Whole genome sequencing reveals genetic diversity and heatstress adaptation in Nigerian indigenous chickens
2022
Gheyas, Almas A. | Rachman, M. | Bamidele, O. | Dessie, Tadelle | Smith, J. | Hanotte, Olivier H.
Poultry is a crucial sector for the livelihoods and food security of millions of people in Nigeria. Here we present the first large scale whole-genome sequencing analysis on Nigerian indigenous chickens from different agro-climatic conditions, investigating their genetic diversity and adaptation to tropical hotclimates. We observe a large genetic diversity but low levels of population differentiation. Selection signature analyses were performed to identify candidate genes in relation to heat-stress adaptation including those specific to extreme hot-humid or hot-arid conditions. These results have important implications for the conservation of genetic diversity and breeding improvement of chickens for thermo-tolerance.
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