Whole-genome resequencing provides insights into the population structure and domestication signatures of ducks in eastern China

Duck is an ancient domesticated animal with high economic value, used for its meat, eggs, and feathers. However, the origin of indigenous Chinese ducks remains elusive. To address this question, we performed w...

Source: BMC Genomics - May 31, 2021 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Peishi Feng, Tao Zeng, Hua Yang, Guohong Chen, Jinping Du, Li Chen, Junda Shen, Zhenrong Tao, Ping Wang, Lin Yang and Lizhi Lu Tags: Research article Source Type: research