Whole-Genome Sequencing for Identifying Candidate Genes Related to the Special Phenotypes of the Taihu Dianzi Pigeon

The Taihu Dianzi pigeon is a breed native to China, and its special piebalding, crest, and polydactyly phenotypes are the result of artificial and natural selection. Here, we analyzed the genetic differences among three kinds of pigeons with different phenotypes at the genomic level. A selective swe...

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Main Authors: Rui Zhang, Chunyu Mu, Lingling Chang, Xinyue Shen, Zhu Bu, Mingjun Yang, Shengyong Fu, Qingping Tang, Peiyao Liu, Xiaoming Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/7/1047