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Genetic diversity and relationships of Chinese donkeys using microsatellite markers
Lulan Zeng
College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F
University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
Ruihua Dang
College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F
University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
Hong Dong
College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University,
Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832003, China
Fangyu Li
College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F
University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
Hong Chen
College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F
University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
Chuzhao Lei
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F
University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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Short summary
Donkeys are an important livestock in China for their nourishment and medical values. Indigenous donkey populations of China retain relatively abundant genetic diversity and Chinese donkeys were grouped into two lineages, which correspond to their geographic distribution and breeding history.
Donkeys are an important livestock in China for their nourishment and medical values. Indigenous...