LDHA gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions.
Pigeon racing is a popular sport worldwide. Pigeons are under continuous selection to improve speed, spatial orientation, and endurance during long flights. However, numerous genetic and non-genetic factors affect survivability and homing ability, making such traits difficult for breeders to control...
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| author | Sherif Ramadan Takeshi Miyake Junichi Yamaura Miho Inoue-Murayama |
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| description | Pigeon racing is a popular sport worldwide. Pigeons are under continuous selection to improve speed, spatial orientation, and endurance during long flights. However, numerous genetic and non-genetic factors affect survivability and homing ability, making such traits difficult for breeders to control. Polymorphisms in the lactate dehydrogenase A gene (LDHA) likely affects pigeon racing and homing abilities, due to its role in physical and mental performance. Additionally, the adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1 gene (ADCYAP1) has been associated with physiological and behavioral shifts that occur during avian migration. In this study, we examined the association between LDHA and ADCYAP1 genotypes with pigeon survivability during racing competitions. Survivability was evaluated through the estimated breeding value (EBV) of each individual's total race distances during its athletic life. ADCYAP1 was not polymorphic among our samples, while LDHA genotypes were significantly associated with deviated EBV values of longer total race distance; individuals carrying the S+ genotype had higher EBV (i.e., greater survivability). Thus, the LDHA locus might be useful for marker-assisted selection, empowering breeders and trainers to maximize pigeon quality. Moreover, data obtained from breeding will also improve our understanding of the genetic mechanism underlying navigation and flight for wild migrating bird species. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a8cf08d9b6bb46158b3b3e9441e3aba52022-12-22T01:04:00ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032018-01-01135e019512110.1371/journal.pone.0195121LDHA gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions.Sherif RamadanTakeshi MiyakeJunichi YamauraMiho Inoue-MurayamaPigeon racing is a popular sport worldwide. Pigeons are under continuous selection to improve speed, spatial orientation, and endurance during long flights. However, numerous genetic and non-genetic factors affect survivability and homing ability, making such traits difficult for breeders to control. Polymorphisms in the lactate dehydrogenase A gene (LDHA) likely affects pigeon racing and homing abilities, due to its role in physical and mental performance. Additionally, the adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide 1 gene (ADCYAP1) has been associated with physiological and behavioral shifts that occur during avian migration. In this study, we examined the association between LDHA and ADCYAP1 genotypes with pigeon survivability during racing competitions. Survivability was evaluated through the estimated breeding value (EBV) of each individual's total race distances during its athletic life. ADCYAP1 was not polymorphic among our samples, while LDHA genotypes were significantly associated with deviated EBV values of longer total race distance; individuals carrying the S+ genotype had higher EBV (i.e., greater survivability). Thus, the LDHA locus might be useful for marker-assisted selection, empowering breeders and trainers to maximize pigeon quality. Moreover, data obtained from breeding will also improve our understanding of the genetic mechanism underlying navigation and flight for wild migrating bird species.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5959059?pdf=render |
| spellingShingle | Sherif Ramadan Takeshi Miyake Junichi Yamaura Miho Inoue-Murayama LDHA gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions. PLoS ONE |
| title | LDHA gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions. |
| title_full | LDHA gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions. |
| title_fullStr | LDHA gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions. |
| title_full_unstemmed | LDHA gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions. |
| title_short | LDHA gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions. |
| title_sort | ldha gene is associated with pigeon survivability during racing competitions |
| url | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5959059?pdf=render |
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