Duck genomicsAs DNA sequencing throughputs increase and genomics becomes commonplace, more and more animal species are studied. Thus, the duck genome sequence was published recently. However, although this is an important step and will drastically increase our knowledge on the biology of this species, complementary projects are needed. Some have been initiated, amongst which SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) detection for population studies and management, radiation hybrid maps for ordering the sequence along chromosomes, genetic maps for QTL (Quantitative Trait Locus) detection and transcript sequencing for structural and functional annotation. The first QTL detection for traits influencing the performances of the mule duck, performed using microsatellite markers in the common duck, will be completed by a second study using specifically designed SNP, allowing for an improved coverage of the genome. Transcript and protein models constructed from the sequences will facilitate proteomics and transcriptomics studies.
Génomique des canards / 401INRA Productions Animales, 2013, numéro 5The mule duck, the product of a cross between the common duck and the Muscovy duck, has an important agronomic interest for the foie gras industry and will also have to be studied. VIGNAL A., DIOT C., MOLETTE C., MORISSON M., FARAUT T., RAO M., PITEL F., FILLON V., MARIE-ETANCELIN C., 2013. Génomique des canards. In : Palmipèdes à foie gras. Fortun-Lamothe L. (Ed). Dossier, INRA Prod. Anim., 26,[391][392][393][394][395][396][397][398][399][400][401][402]