About this Research Topic
The objective of this study was to reveal the genetic diversity and genetic characters of sheep and goats. Studies focusing on the following key points are of great interest:
- Study on genetic diversity and genetic characters of sheep and goat genomes In order to provide better breeding strategies and guidance for the development of animal husbandry, the internal genetic diversity and genetic traits of sheep and goats were studied and analyzed.
- Functional genes and metabolic pathways in the sheep and goat genomes To discover and identify important functional genes, metabolic pathways, and signaling pathways, improve the physiological performance of material metabolism in sheep and goats so as to achieve the purpose of increasing production and efficiency.
- Assisted selection at the genome level. Based on the research results of genome genetics, molecular marker-based breeding strategies are designed to accelerate the improvement of quality sheep and goats in terms of better breeding, stress resistance, and meat quality.
Keywords: Genomics, Candidate genes, Sheep, Goat
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