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Evolution of Phenotype and Genotype in Animals
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Evolution of Phenotype and Genotype in Animals

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Genetics and Genomics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2023) | Viewed by 6460

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Prof. Dr. Lujiang Qu

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Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing 100193, China
Interests: evolution; animals; genetics; domestication
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Evolution in animals is an interesting topic. Under different selection pressures, such as domestication, climated changes, human activities and so on, animals have been phenotypically and genetically modified to adapt the situation. In this Special Issue, we call for a wide range of original research articles and reviews related to animal evolution. The species could be wild and domestic animals and could also be birds, fish, mammals and insects. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

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Keywords

  • evolution
  • animals
  • genetics
  • phenotypes
  • adaption

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Assessing Population Structure and Signatures of Selection in Wanbei Pigs Using Whole Genome Resequencing Data
by Wei Zhang, Linqing Liu, Mei Zhou, Shiguang Su, Lin Dong, Xinxin Meng, Xueting Li and Chonglong Wang
Animals 2023, 13(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13010013 - 20 Dec 2022
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Wanbei pig (WBP) is one of the indigenous pig resources in China and has many germplasm characteristics. However, research on its genome is lacking. To assess the genomic variation, population structure, and selection signatures, we resequenced 18 WBP for the first time and [...] Read more.
Wanbei pig (WBP) is one of the indigenous pig resources in China and has many germplasm characteristics. However, research on its genome is lacking. To assess the genomic variation, population structure, and selection signatures, we resequenced 18 WBP for the first time and performed a comprehensive analysis with resequenced data of 10 Asian wild boars. In total, 590.03 Gb of data and approximately 41 million variants were obtained. Polymorphism level (θπ) ratio and genetic differentiation (fixation index)-based cross approaches were applied, and 539 regions, which harbored 176 genes, were selected. Functional analysis of the selected genes revealed that they were associated with lipid metabolism (SCP2, APOA1, APOA4, APOC3, CD36, BCL6, ADCY8), backfat thickness (PLAG1, CACNA2D1), muscle (MYOG), and reproduction (CABS1). Overall, our results provide a valuable resource for characterizing the uniqueness of WBP and a basis for future breeding. Full article
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Relationships between the Mini-InDel Variants within the Goat CFAP43 Gene and Body Traits
by Fang Mi, Xianfeng Wu, Zhen Wang, Ruolan Wang and Xianyong Lan
Animals 2022, 12(24), 3447; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12243447 - 7 Dec 2022
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The cilia- and flagella-associated protein 43 (CFAP43) gene encodes a member of the cilia- and flagellum-associated protein family. Cilia on the cell surface influence intercellular signaling and are involved in biological processes such as osteogenesis and energy metabolism in animals. Previous [...] Read more.
The cilia- and flagella-associated protein 43 (CFAP43) gene encodes a member of the cilia- and flagellum-associated protein family. Cilia on the cell surface influence intercellular signaling and are involved in biological processes such as osteogenesis and energy metabolism in animals. Previous studies have shown that insertion/deletion (InDel) variants in the CFAP43 gene affect litter size in Shaanbei white cashmere (SBWC) goats, and that litter size and body traits are correlated in this breed. Therefore, we hypothesized that there is a significant relationship between InDel variants within the CFAP43 gene and body traits in SBWC goats. Herein, we first investigated the association between three InDel variant loci (L-13, L-16, and L-19 loci) within CFAP43 and body traits in SBWC goats (n = 1827). Analyses revealed that the L-13, L-16, and L-19 loci were significantly associated with chest depth, four body traits, and three body traits, respectively. The results of this study are in good agreement with those previously reported and could provide useful molecular markers for the selection and breeding of goats for body traits. Full article
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A Novel A > G Polymorphism in the Intron 1 of LCORL Gene Is Significantly Associated with Hide Weight and Body Size in Dezhou Donkey
by Tianqi Wang, Xiaoyuan Shi, Ziwen Liu, Wei Ren, Xinrui Wang, Bingjian Huang, Xiyan Kou, Huili Liang, Changfa Wang and Wenqiong Chai
Animals 2022, 12(19), 2581; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12192581 - 27 Sep 2022
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Several studies have shown the association between the ligand-dependent nuclear receptor compression-like protein (LCORL) gene and body size in horses, pigs and donkeys. Based on previous studies, the LCORL gene was hypothesized to be associated with growth traits and hide weight [...] Read more.
Several studies have shown the association between the ligand-dependent nuclear receptor compression-like protein (LCORL) gene and body size in horses, pigs and donkeys. Based on previous studies, the LCORL gene was hypothesized to be associated with growth traits and hide weight in Dezhou donkeys. In this study, we aimed to reveal the variation of the LCORL gene in the Dezhou donkey and explore whether the gene is associated with hide weight and body size. In this study, genetic polymorphisms in the LCORL gene of the Dezhou donkey were studied using targeted sequencing technology, and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the LCORL gene were analyzed for association with hide weight and body size in Dezhou donkeys. The results showed that there was an SNP locus situated in intron 1 of the LCORL gene. Association analysis revealed that individuals with the GG genotype had significantly higher body height, body length, chest circumference and hide weight than those with the AA genotype (p < 0.05). Therefore, the g.112558859 A > G locus can be used as a potential candidate marker affecting body size and hide weight. This study provides the foundation for breeding high-quality donkeys with high hide yield. Full article
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