Pig Breeding and Molecular Genetics

Dear Colleagues,

Pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the earliest domesticated animal species and the most widespread large mammal in the world. They are an essential source of animal protein and account for approximately 40% of all consumed red meat. With advances in technology, pig breeding and molecular genetics research has rapidly progressed over recent decades. Therefore, this Special Issue will focus on genomic selection (GS) and marker-assisted selection (MAS), which integrate multi-omics data and genomic evaluation methods to improve the accuracy of pig genomic prediction. Topics of interest include the molecular mechanisms of body size, reproduction, feed utilization efficiency, growth rate, stress resistance and meat quality traits, as assessed using ATAC-seq, single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptome, chromosome conformation capture, etc., as well as the use of novel biological breeding techniques, such as gene editing and artificial intelligence, to link phenotypes. Research papers and reviews focusing on studies on the quantitative genetics of new phenotypes, genomic selection, gene polymorphisms, identification of causative mutations affecting economically relevant traits and the exploitation of pig genetic resources are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Li Zhu
Dr. Linyuan Shen
Prof. Dr. Mingxing Chu
Guest Editors

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• pig

• transcriptomics
• genetic mechanism
• genetic parameter
• model and algorithm
• genomic selection
• artificial intelligence linking phenotypes
• native pig genetic resources
• breeding software