Whole genome resequencing reveals genetic diversity, population structure, and selection signatures in local duck breeds
This study, utilizing genome sequencing data and machine learning algorithms, provides a comprehensive evaluation of the genetic resources of Shandong's local duck breeds. It highlights the distinct genetic characteristics of the three breeds, providing valuable insights and a theoretical foundation for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Shandong's local duck genetic resources.
Authors
- Zhansheng Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4251-5702)
- Muhammad Zahoor Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5890-2996)
- Shuer Zhang
- Pengwei Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9705-6470)
- Chao Qi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1277-0363)
- Mingxia Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3925-3115)
- Yuanyuan Jing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5707-2457)
- Yang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1109-0756)
- Yongdong Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2055-7888)
- Nenzhu Zheng
- Meixia Zhang
- Zhiming Zhu
- Xiang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9958-745X)
Institutions
- Liaocheng University (CN)
- Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Shandong Province Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Bureau (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Genomics
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-025-11782-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.82