Genome-Wide SNP Analysis Reveals the Population Structure and the Conservation Status of 23 Italian Chicken Breeds
Genome-Wide SNP Analysis Reveals the Population Structure and the Conservation Status of 23 Italian Chicken Breeds
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DOI:
10.3390/ani10081441
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发表时间:
2020-08-01
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Cassandro, Martino
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Cendron, Filippo;Perini, Francesco;Cassandro, Martino
Simple Summary To assess the conservation status and the genomic variability of Italian chicken breeds, we carried out genome-wide analyses using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) molecular markers. These results increase knowledge and can aid with the development of conservation plans for local Italian chicken breeds to safeguard their genetic variability. The genomic variability of local Italian chicken breeds, which were monitored under a conservation plan, was studied using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to understand their genetic diversity and population structure. A total of 582 samples from 23 local breeds and four commercial stocks were genotyped using the Affymetrix 600 K Chicken SNP Array. In general, the levels of genetic diversity, investigated through different approaches, were lowest in the local chicken breeds compared to those in the commercial stocks. The level of genomic inbreeding, based on runs of homozygosity (F-ROH), was markedly different among the breeds and ranged from 0.121 (Valdarnese) to 0.607 (Siciliana). In all breeds, short runs of homozygosity (ROH) (