Genome-wide Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Data Reveal Potential Candidate Genes for Litter Traits in a Yorkshire Pig Population

Overview

Journal Arch Anim Breed

Date 2023 Dec 19

PMID 38111388

Authors

Yu Zhang

Jinhua Lai

Xiaoyi Wang

Mingli Li

Yanlin Zhang

Chunlv Ji

Qiang Chen

Shaoxiong Lu

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Abstract

The litter trait is one of the most important economic traits, and increasing litter size is of great economic value in the pig industry. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying pig litter traits remain elusive. To identify molecular markers and candidate genes for pig litter traits, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) and selection signature analysis were conducted in a Yorkshire pig population. A total of 518 producing sows were genotyped with Illumina Porcine SNP 50 BeadChip, and 1969 farrowing records for the total number born (TNB), the number born alive (NBA), piglets born dead (PBD), and litter weight born alive (LWB) were collected. Then, a GWAS was performed for the four litter traits using a repeatability model. Based on the estimated breeding values (EBVs) of TNB, 15 high- and 15 low-prolificacy individuals were selected from the 518 sows to implement selection signature analysis. Subsequently, the selection signatures affecting the litter traits of sows were detected by using two methods including the fixation index (FST) and . Combining the results of the GWAS and selection signature analysis, 20 promising candidate genes (, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and ) were identified. These findings provide novel insights into the genetic basis of pig litter traits and will be helpful for improving the reproductive performances of sows in pig breeding.

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