Whole-genome sequencing of Chinese native goat offers biological insights into cashmere fiber formation
Han Hu, Manman Yang, Jiang Dan, Xingju Zhang, Qiang Wei, Tao Chen, Qi-Ju Wang, Chengye Yang, Bater Wulan, Tingting Zhang, Gang Gen, Mengkedala, Bin Li, Weidong Deng, Zepu Miao, , Yong Li
The paper identifies a 582bp deletion upstream of LHX2 associated with cashmere production in goats through whole-genome sequencing and functional assays.
bioRxiv · Nov 6, 2021 · PreprintGenomics