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Genetic diversity and genomic signatures of selection among cattle breeds from Siberia, eastern and northern Europe
Author(s) -
IsoTouru T.,
Tapio M.,
Vilkki J.,
Kiseleva T.,
Ammosov I.,
Ivanova Z.,
Popov R.,
Ozerov M.,
Kantanen J.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
animal genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1365-2052
pISSN - 0268-9146
DOI - 10.1111/age.12473
Subject(s) - biology , domestication , breed , selection (genetic algorithm) , population , genetic diversity , evolutionary biology , genetics , demography , artificial intelligence , sociology , computer science
Summary Domestication in the near eastern region had a major impact on the gene pool of humpless taurine cattle ( Bos taurus ). As a result of subsequent natural and artificial selection, hundreds of different breeds have evolved, displaying a broad range of phenotypic traits. Here, 10 Eurasian B. taurus breeds from different biogeographic and production conditions, which exhibit different demographic histories and have been under artificial selection at various intensities, were investigated using the Illumina Bovine SNP 50 panel to understand their genetic diversity and population structure. In addition, we scanned genomes from eight breeds for signatures of diversifying selection. Our population structure analysis indicated six distinct breed groups, the most divergent being the Yakutian cattle from Siberia. Selection signals were shared (experimental P ‐value < 0.01) with more than four breeds on chromosomes 6, 7, 13, 16 and 22. The strongest selection signals in the Yakutian cattle were found on chromosomes 7 and 21, where a mi RNA gene and genes related to immune system processes are respectively located. In general, genomic regions indicating selection overlapped with known QTL associated with milk production (e.g. on chromosome 19), reproduction (e.g. on chromosome 24) and meat quality (e.g. on chromosome 7). The selection map created in this study shows that native cattle breeds and their genetic resources represent unique material for future breeding.