Unveiling the Genetic Secrets of Chinese Indigenous Pigs from Guizhou Province: Diversity, Evolution and Candidate Genes Affecting Pig Coat Color

Unveiling the Genetic Secrets of Chinese Indigenous Pigs from Guizhou Province: Diversity, Evolution and Candidate Genes Affecting Pig Coat Color

The local pig breeds in Guizhou possess exceptional meat quality, robust adaptability, and resilience to harsh feeding conditions, making them ideal for producing high-quality pork. With over 10 local pig breeds in the region, we focused on 7 specific breeds: Baixi pigs (BX), Congjiang Xiang pigs (C...

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Main Authors: Ziping Hu, Yanfang Su, Wencheng Zong, Naiqi Niu, Runze Zhao, Ruiping Liang, Lixian Wang, Yiyu Zhang, Longchao Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
population structure
conservation
genetic variability
population relationship
coat color
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/5/699

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