Genetic diversity among two native Indian chicken populations using cytochrome c oxidase subunit I and cytochrome b DNA barcodes.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

India has large varieties (recognized, unrecognized) of native chickens (Desi) scattered throughout the country, managed under scavenging system different from commercial chicken breeds. However, they are less investigated for genetic diversity they harbor. The present study was planned to evaluate genetic diversity among two native chicken populations of North Gujarat (proposed Aravali breed) and South Gujarat (Ankleshwar breed). Aravali chicken, a distinct population with unique characters different from the registered chicken breeds of India is under process to be registered as a new chicken breed of Gujarat, India.

Materials and methods

Two mitochondrial markers, namely, cytochrome oxidase c subunit I (COX I) and cytochrome b (Cyt b) gene

SUBMITTER: Dave AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8243695 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature