Genomic analysis reveals the association of KIT and MITF variants with the white spotting in swamp buffaloes.

Background: Swamp-type buffaloes with varying degrees of white spotting are found exclusively in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, where spotted buffalo bulls are highly valued in accordance with the Torajan customs. The white spotting depigmentation is caused by the absence of melanocytes. However, the genetic variants that cause this phenotype have not been fully characterized.

Understanding divergent domestication traits from the whole-genome sequencing of swamp- and river-buffalo populations.

Domesticated buffaloes have been integral to rice-paddy agro-ecosystems for millennia, yet relatively little is known about the buffalo genomics. Here, we sequenced and assembled reference genomes for both swamp and river buffaloes and we re-sequenced 230 individuals (132 swamp buffaloes and 98 river buffaloes) sampled from across Asia and Europe. Beyond the many actionable insights that our study revealed about the domestication, basic physiology and breeding of buffalo, we made the striking discovery that the divergent domestication traits between swamp and river buffaloes can be explained with recent selections of genes on social behavior, digestion metabolism, strengths and milk production.

Phylogenetic analysis of Aceh cattle breed of Indonesia through mitochondrial D-Loop region.

The objective of this research was to find the basic data on genetic diversity of mtDNA D-Loop in Aceh cattle and its association with Bhutanese, Chinese, and Indian cattle. There were sixty samples of DNA which had been sequenced; i.e.