Haplotype diversity in mitochondrial DNA reveals the multiple origins of Tibetan horse.

The Tibetan horse is a species endemic to the Tibetan plateau, with considerable economic value in the region. However, we currently have little genetic evidence to verify whether the breed originated in Tibet or if it entered the area via an ancient migratory route. In the present study, we analyze...

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Main Authors: Lin Yang, Xiaoyan Kong, Shuli Yang, Xinxing Dong, Jianfa Yang, Xiao Gou, Hao Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0201564&type=printable