Genetic Diversity in Broiler Chicken Populations
- September 29, 2024
- By:weservebest
- Tags: Broiler Chicken Genetics, Chicken Breeds, Poultry Genetic Diversity
- Category:Broiler Chicken Breeds and Genetics, Selective Breeding and Genetic Improvement
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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…