Publications by authors named "Oksana I Boronetskaya"
Article Synopsis
- The growing demand for eco-friendly and diverse pig feeding systems highlights the importance of rearing and conserving local pig breeds, like the Livni pig, which is well-adapted to Russia's environment.
- A study analyzed the genetic diversity of Livni pigs using SNP data from different populations and compared it to commercial breeds like Landrace and Large White.
- Results showed that Livni pigs have higher genetic diversity, lower inbreeding, and a unique population structure, indicating less selection pressure compared to mainstream commercial breeds.
Article Synopsis
- Native cattle breeds are valuable for agricultural adaptation and cultural heritage, holding genetic diversity crucial for responding to climate change challenges.
- The study focused on the unique evolutionary paths of northern Russian cattle breeds, finding that Kholmogory is typical taurine cattle, while Yakut cattle diverged about 5,000 years ago and adapted to extreme Arctic conditions.
- Genetic analysis indicated both breeds share common pathways for climate adaptation, but differ in specific genes affected, with Yakut cattle showing a unique mutation in the NRAP gene linked to adaptations in various hibernating mammals, hinting at convergent evolution.
