Publications by authors named "N Zinovieva"
Two species of wild sheep inhabit Iran: Asiatic mouflon () and urial (). Phylogenetic relationships between populations distributed in this country are complex and still remain unclear. This study aimed to clarify, by genetic assessment, the phylogenetic status of Kerman wild sheep, considered to be a hybrid of the two species.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWild boars inhabit diverse climates, including frigid regions like Siberia, but their migration history and cold adaptation mechanisms into high latitudes remain poorly understood. We constructed the most comprehensive wild boar whole-genome variant dataset to date, comprising 124 samples from tropical to frigid zones, among which 47 Russian, 8 South Chinese and 3 Vietnamese wild boars were newly supplemented. We also gathered 75 high-quality RNA-seq datasets from 10 tissues of 6 wild boars from Russia and 6 from southern China.
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- * Recent advancements include better genome assemblies and the identification of genes linked to traits like meat quality, milk production, and disease resistance, enhancing our understanding of domestication and trait genetics.
- * The emergence of new genomic tools, like graphical pangenomics, promises to revolutionize research, promoting more effective molecular breeding and accurate prediction models for improving livestock genetics.
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- The study analyzed the genetic makeup of Orenburg goats using SNP data from modern and historical samples, revealing that the genetic characteristics from older populations have persisted in current goats.
- Findings indicated low inbreeding rates and maintained genetic diversity, providing a basis for selective breeding and potential conservation strategies through gamete preservation.
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- A genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted on a rooster population to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and candidate genes linked to growth and meat productivity traits.
- The study involved crossing two chicken breeds with different growth rates, using advanced genotyping methods, which resulted in the analysis of over 54,000 SNPs.
- The research identified significant SNPs associated with body weight and meat quality traits, suggesting that these can be used as genetic markers to enhance broiler production and breeding efforts.