The goal of our study was to identify signatures of selection in the Turopolje pigs and other commercial pig breeds. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of five datasets, including one local pig breed (Turopolje) and four commercial pig breeds (Large White, Landrace, Pietrain, and Duroc), using strict quality control measures. Our final dataset consisted of 485 individuals and 54,075 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). To detect selection signatures within these pig breeds, we utilized the XP-EHH and XP-nSL methodologies, which allowed us to identify candidate genes that have been subject to positive selection. Our analysis consistently highlighted the and genes as commonly targeted by selection in the Turopolje breed. is associated with muscular development in pigs and other species and emerges as one of the potential genes linked to seminal characteristics. Furthermore, in the Large White breed, a number of genes were detected with the two methods, such as , , , , , , , . In the Duroc breed, a different set of genes was detected, such as , , , , . The function of these genes was related to body weight, production efficiency and meat quality, average daily gain, and other similar traits. Overall, our results have identified a number of genomic regions that are under selective pressure between local and commercial pig breeds. This information can help to improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying pig breeding, and ultimately contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable pig production practices. Our study highlights the power of using multiple genomic methodologies to detect genetic signatures of selection, and provides important insights into the genetic diversity of pig breeds.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani13243749 | DOI Listing |
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