Search Results - "Lasagna, Emiliano"
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Genomic insights into shank and eggshell color in Italian local chickens
Published in Poultry science (01-06-2024)“…Eggshell and shank color in poultry is an intriguing topic of research due to the roles in selection, breed recognition, and environmental adaptation. This…”
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Expression of genes and localization of enzymes involved in polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis in rabbit testis and epididymis
Published in Scientific reports (16-02-2022)“…The metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) plays an important role in male reproduction. Linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids need to be provided in…”
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The climatic and genetic heritage of Italian goat breeds with genomic SNP data
Published in Scientific reports (26-05-2021)“…Local adaptation of animals to the environment can abruptly become a burden when faced with rapid climatic changes such as those foreseen for the Italian…”
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Emerging Genetic Tools to Investigate Molecular Pathways Related to Heat Stress in Chickens: A Review
Published in Animals (Basel) (29-12-2020)“…Chicken products are the most consumed animal-sourced foods at a global level across greatly diverse cultures, traditions, and religions. The consumption of…”
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Genetic structure of South African Nguni (Zulu) sheep populations reveals admixture with exotic breeds
Published in PloS one (26-04-2018)“…The population of Zulu sheep is reported to have declined by 7.4% between 2007 and 2011 due to crossbreeding. There is insufficient information on the genetic…”
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Feeding and nutrition management of heat-stressed dairy ruminants
Published in Italian journal of animal science (03-07-2018)“…Climate change, with a constant increase in the Earth temperature, negatively affects livestock production and health. This paper will focus on the possible…”
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Population structure and identification of genomic regions associated with productive traits in five Italian beef cattle breeds
Published in Scientific reports (12-04-2024)“…Italy has a long history in beef production, with local breeds such as Marchigiana, Chianina, Romagnola, Maremmana, and Podolica which produce high-quality…”
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Genome-wide mapping of signatures of selection using a high-density array identified candidate genes for growth traits and local adaptation in chickens
Published in Genetics selection evolution (Paris) (23-03-2023)“…Availability of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping arrays and progress in statistical analyses have allowed the identification of genomic regions…”
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High-density single nucleotide polymorphism markers reveal the population structure of 2 local chicken genetic resources
Published in Poultry science (01-07-2023)“…Italy counts a large number of local chicken populations, some without a recognized genetic structure, such as Val Platani (VPL) and Cornuta (COS), which…”
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Mitochondrial DNA variants of Podolian cattle breeds testify for a dual maternal origin
Published in PloS one (20-02-2018)“…Over the past 15 years, 300 out of 6000 breeds of all farm animal species identified by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have…”
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Author Correction: The climatic and genetic heritage of Italian goat breeds with genomic SNP data
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Effect of Myostatin Gene Mutation on Slaughtering Performance and Meat Quality in Marchigiana Bulls
Published in Animals (Basel) (19-02-2022)“…The myostatin gene also called Growth Differentiation Factor 8 gene ( ) is one of the most investigated that can be responsible for several quantitative and…”
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On the origin and diversification of Podolian cattle breeds: testing scenarios of European colonization using genome-wide SNP data
Published in Genetics selection evolution (Paris) (02-06-2021)“…Abstract Background During the Neolithic expansion, cattle accompanied humans and spread from their domestication centres to colonize the ancient world. In…”
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Runs of homozygosity in the Italian goat breeds: impact of management practices in low-input systems
Published in Genetics selection evolution (Paris) (11-12-2021)“…Climate and farming systems, several of which are considered as low-input agricultural systems, vary between goat populations from Northern and Southern Italy…”
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Genetic diversity, population structure and ancestral origin of KwaZulu-Natal native chicken ecotypes using microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA markers
Published in Italian journal of animal science (14-12-2020)“…South African native chicken breeds are no exception to the declining of local domestic breeds that has long been recognised and found associated with the…”
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Genome-Wide SNP Analysis Reveals the Population Structure and the Conservation Status of 23 Italian Chicken Breeds
Published in Animals (Basel) (18-08-2020)“…The genomic variability of local Italian chicken breeds, which were monitored under a conservation plan, was studied using single nucleotide polymorphisms…”
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Phylogenetic relationships of three Italian merino-derived sheep breeds evaluated through a complete mitogenome analysis
Published in PloS one (09-09-2013)“…In Italy, the crisis of the wool industry triggered the necessity to reconvert the two traditional Merino-derived breeds, Gentile di Puglia and Sopravissana,…”
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The genetics of phenotypic plasticity in livestock in the era of climate change: a review
Published in Italian journal of animal science (14-12-2020)“…Climate change has the potential to adversely affect the health of livestock, with consequences to animal welfare, greenhouse gas emissions, productivity,…”
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Genetic Diversity of 17 Autochthonous Italian Chicken Breeds and Their Extinction Risk Status
Published in Frontiers in genetics (14-09-2021)“…The preservation of genetic variability of autochthonous poultry breeds is crucial in global biodiversity. A recent report revealed small breed size and…”
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Evolution of inbreeding: a gaze into five Italian beef cattle breeds history
Published in PeerJ (San Francisco, CA) (27-09-2021)“…In the last decades, intensive selection programs have led to sustained increases of inbreeding in dairy cattle, a feature that might have adverse consequences…”
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