Coat color polymorphism in domestic animals provides a robust framework for elucidating mechanisms of species adaptation,domestication,and genomic diversity.Leiqiong cattle,a representative indicine breed from souther...Coat color polymorphism in domestic animals provides a robust framework for elucidating mechanisms of species adaptation,domestication,and genomic diversity.Leiqiong cattle,a representative indicine breed from southern China,are predominantly yellow-coated,although a subset exhibits a solid black phenotype.To determine the genetic basis of this variation,a genome-wide association study(GWAS)was performed in 212 Leiqiong bulls.A pronounced association signal was detected on chromosome 6 within the fifth intron of the CORIN gene,providing the first evidence of the potential influence of CORIN on bovine coat color variation.Integration of these results with publicly available genomic datasets and haplotype analyses indicated that the yellow coat phenotype is derived from Indian indicine ancestry,whereas the black coat phenotype emerged through introgression from wild bovine lineages and artificial hybridization with Wagyu cattle.Comparative analysis of Indian indicine cattle with divergent coat colors revealed distinct LEF1 haplotypes within a shared CORIN background,suggesting an ancient and complex domestication history underlying coat color variation.These findings provide direct evidence that introgression has shaped phenotypic variation in East Asian cattle and offer novel insights into the genetic architecture of pigmentation,with implications for future breeding strategies.展开更多
Status and trends of biodiversity components in Republic of Macedonia are presented in this article. The monitoring of biodiversity components is conducted according to the criteria of SEBI 2010 （Streamlining Europea...Status and trends of biodiversity components in Republic of Macedonia are presented in this article. The monitoring of biodiversity components is conducted according to the criteria of SEBI 2010 （Streamlining European 2010 Biodiversity Indicators） for establishment of consistency at global, regional, EU and national indicator level. Two core segments of the Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of Republic of Macedonia are presented as well as the draft list of biodiversity indicators. Ecosystems and biotopes （presented with plant communities） are explained from which 30 Corine habitat classes are identified for the Republic of Macedonia. The number of endemic and endangered species from different taxonomic groups of vascular plants, fungi, fauna, and Emerald species with European importance are presented. Agro-biodiversity, structure of agriculture land, autochthonic breeds of domestic animals as well as the network of protected areas in Republic of Macedonia are presented. At the end conclusion remarks are given for future necessary activities at national and international level regarding monitoring and conservation of the biodiversity.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFF1000100)Shaanxi Innovation Team Project(2022TD-10)+1 种基金Shaanxi Livestock and Poultry Breeding Double-chain Fusion Key Project(2022GD-TSLD-46-0401)Postdoctoral Research Funding of Hainan Province。
文摘Coat color polymorphism in domestic animals provides a robust framework for elucidating mechanisms of species adaptation,domestication,and genomic diversity.Leiqiong cattle,a representative indicine breed from southern China,are predominantly yellow-coated,although a subset exhibits a solid black phenotype.To determine the genetic basis of this variation,a genome-wide association study(GWAS)was performed in 212 Leiqiong bulls.A pronounced association signal was detected on chromosome 6 within the fifth intron of the CORIN gene,providing the first evidence of the potential influence of CORIN on bovine coat color variation.Integration of these results with publicly available genomic datasets and haplotype analyses indicated that the yellow coat phenotype is derived from Indian indicine ancestry,whereas the black coat phenotype emerged through introgression from wild bovine lineages and artificial hybridization with Wagyu cattle.Comparative analysis of Indian indicine cattle with divergent coat colors revealed distinct LEF1 haplotypes within a shared CORIN background,suggesting an ancient and complex domestication history underlying coat color variation.These findings provide direct evidence that introgression has shaped phenotypic variation in East Asian cattle and offer novel insights into the genetic architecture of pigmentation,with implications for future breeding strategies.
文摘Status and trends of biodiversity components in Republic of Macedonia are presented in this article. The monitoring of biodiversity components is conducted according to the criteria of SEBI 2010 （Streamlining European 2010 Biodiversity Indicators） for establishment of consistency at global, regional, EU and national indicator level. Two core segments of the Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of Republic of Macedonia are presented as well as the draft list of biodiversity indicators. Ecosystems and biotopes （presented with plant communities） are explained from which 30 Corine habitat classes are identified for the Republic of Macedonia. The number of endemic and endangered species from different taxonomic groups of vascular plants, fungi, fauna, and Emerald species with European importance are presented. Agro-biodiversity, structure of agriculture land, autochthonic breeds of domestic animals as well as the network of protected areas in Republic of Macedonia are presented. At the end conclusion remarks are given for future necessary activities at national and international level regarding monitoring and conservation of the biodiversity.
