Whole Genome Insights into Genetic Diversity, Introgression, and Adaptation of Hunan Cattle.
Li Yushan, Y Li, Jianbo J et al.
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Hunan Province, located in Central-South China, has a hot and humid climate, which has shaped the unique characteristics of its cattle. In this study, we analyzed the genomic diversity of 110 indigenous Hunan cattle using whole-genome sequencing and found that they have a mixed ancestry of indicine and taurine. By grouping the cattle based on their collection regions (western, central, southeastern, and southern Hunan), we used an unsupervised three-component Gaussian model to classify the runs of homozygosity (ROH) and calculated the genomic inbreeding coefficient based on runs of homozygosity (FROH) to assess inbreeding levels. The results showed that western Hunan cattle had the highest level of hybridization, while southern Hunan cattle had the lowest. Through selective sweep analysis, we identified candidate genes and pathways related to environmental adaptation and homeostasis. Notably, the SLC5A2 gene showed strong selection signals across all four regions and exhibited a distinct haplotype compared to other referenced cattle breeds. Additionally, we detected introgression from wild species into Hunan domestic cattle and analyzed their Y-chromosome haplotypes.
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