Publications by authors named "Sebas E Ramos-Onsins"
Genet Sel Evol
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Cuban farmers imported Charolais cattle from France early in the 20th century, which have now adapted to Cuba's harsh tropical conditions, leading to a new breed known as Chacuba (CHCU).
- A study analyzed the whole-genome sequences of CHCU and other cattle breeds, revealing that while CHCU has undergone some introgression from Bos indicus, important adaptations to the tropical climate are attributed mainly to taurine genes rather than Bos indicus genes.
- The research identified specific genomic regions and genes likely involved in the CHCU's adaptation, highlighting genetic differences that contribute to traits such as thermoregulation and hair development when compared to their French ancestors.
