Whole-genome sequencing revealed genetic diversity, structure and patterns of selection in Guizhou indigenous chickens-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Whole-genome sequencing revealed genetic diversity, structure and patterns of selection in Guizhou indigenous chickens

Published:2023-09-26 Issue:1 Volume:24 Page:
ISSN:1471-2164
Container-title:BMC Genomics
language:en
Short-container-title:BMC Genomics

Author:

Xu Dan,Zhu Wei,Wu Youhao,Wei Shuo,Shu Gang,Tian Yaofu,Du Xiaohui,Tang Jigao,Feng Yulong,Wu Gemin,Han Xue,Zhao Xiaoling

Abstract

Abstract Background The eight phenotypically distinguishable indigenous chicken breeds in Guizhou province of China are great resources for high-quality development of the poultry industry in China. However, their full value and potential have yet to be understood in depth. To illustrate the genetic diversity, the relationship and population structure, and the genetic variation patterns shaped by selection in Guizhou indigenous chickens, we performed a genome-wide analysis of 240 chickens from 8 phenotypically and geographically representative Guizhou chicken breeds and 60 chickens from 2 commercial chicken breeds (one broiler and one layer), together with 10 red jungle fowls (RJF) genomes available from previous studies. Results The results obtained in this present study showed that Guizhou chicken breed populations harbored higher genetic diversity as compared to commercial chicken breeds, however unequal polymorphisms were present within Guizhou indigenous chicken breeds. The results from the population structure analysis markedly reflected the breeding history and the geographical distribution of Guizhou indigenous chickens, whereas, some breeds with complex genetic structure were ungrouped into one cluster. In addition, we confirmed mutual introgression within Guizhou indigenous chicken breeds and from commercial chicken breeds. Furthermore, selective sweep analysis revealed candidate genes which were associated with specific and common phenotypic characteristics evolved rapidly after domestication of Guizhou local chicken breeds and economic traits such as egg production performance, growth performance, and body size. Conclusion Taken together, the results obtained from the comprehensive analysis of the genetic diversity, genetic relationships and population structures in this study showed that Guizhou indigenous chicken breeds harbor great potential for commercial utilization, however effective conservation measures are currently needed. Additionally, the present study drew a genome-wide selection signature draft for eight Guizhou indigenous chicken breeds and two commercial breeds, as well as established a resource that can be exploited in chicken breeding programs to manipulate the genes associated with desired phenotypes. Therefore, this study will provide an essential genetic basis for further research, conservation, and breeding of Guizhou indigenous chickens.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Genetics,Biotechnology

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12864-023-09621-w.pdf

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