2015
DOI: 10.1111/age.12393
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Rare phenotypes in domestic animals: unique resources for multiple applications

Abstract: Preservation of specific and inheritable phenotypes of current or potential future importance is one of the main purposes of conservation of animal genetic resources. In this review, we investigate the issues behind the characterisation, utilisation and conservation of rare phenotypes, considering their multiple paths of relevance, variable levels of complexity and mode of inheritance. Accurately assessing the rarity of a given phenotype, especially a complex one, is not a simple task, because it requires the … Show more

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“…These local breeds are nonetheless an important reservoir of genetic diversity, each with specific characteristics. Local animal genetic resources might indeed be characterized by specific heritable phenotypes potentially relevant for current or future use in breeding programs [1]. Several studies showed that local populations can be useful for the investigation of the genetic factors underlying those unique phenotypes related to their diversity [2][3][4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These local breeds are nonetheless an important reservoir of genetic diversity, each with specific characteristics. Local animal genetic resources might indeed be characterized by specific heritable phenotypes potentially relevant for current or future use in breeding programs [1]. Several studies showed that local populations can be useful for the investigation of the genetic factors underlying those unique phenotypes related to their diversity [2][3][4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Conservation of animal genetic resources is mainly aimed to preserve genetic diversity and associated inheritable phenotypes characterizing different populations that might be interesting for current or future purposes, including potential use in breeding programs. These resources can be also useful to understand biological mechanisms determining unique phenotypes derived by diversity in selection pressures or as result of adaptation to environmental and production conditions (Leroy et al, 2016).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Local animal genetic resources might be characterized by specific and inheritable phenotypes with relevant importance for current or potential future use in breeding programs or for many other purposes, including the definition of new biological models or to understand mechanisms of biological adaptations to different environments (Leroy et al . ).…”
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confidence: 97%