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Understanding Genetic Diversity in Broiler Chicken Populations

Genetic Diversity in Broiler Chicken Populations

Domesticated chickens, or Gallus gallus domesticus, are found all over the world. They came from the red jungle fowl, which was domesticated in Asia. As chickens spread out, they formed new breeds and lines. This movement led to less genetic diversity within these populations. This study looks at how genetic diversity in domesticated chickens relates to their genetic distance from…