Liu Xiaotong, Peng Yongdong, Zhang Xinhao, Chen Wenting, Chen Yinghui, Wei Lin, Zhu Qifei, Khan Muhammad Zahoor, Wang Changfa
Liaocheng Research Institute of Donkey High-Efficiency Breeding and Ecological Feeding, College of Agriculture and Biology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China.
Animals (Basel). 2025 Mar 5;15(5):748. doi: 10.3390/ani15050748.
Herbivorous livestock, such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and donkeys, play a crucial role in agricultural production and possess remarkable resilience to extreme environmental conditions, driven by complex genetic mechanisms. Recent advancements in high-throughput sequencing, genome assembly, and environmental data integration have enabled a deeper understanding of the genetic basis of their environmental adaptation. This review identifies key genes associated with high-altitude, heat, cold, and drought adaptation, providing insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying these traits. By elucidating these genetic adaptations, our study aims to support conservation efforts, inform selective breeding programs, and enhance agricultural productivity, ultimately contributing to sustainable livestock farming and economic benefits for farmers.
食草家畜，如牛、羊、山羊、马和驴，在农业生产中发挥着关键作用，并通过复杂的遗传机制对极端环境条件具有显著的适应能力。高通量测序、基因组组装和环境数据整合方面的最新进展，使人们能够更深入地了解它们环境适应的遗传基础。本综述确定了与高海拔、高温、低温和干旱适应相关的关键基因，为这些性状的分子机制提供了见解。通过阐明这些遗传适应性，我们的研究旨在支持保护工作，为选择性育种计划提供信息，并提高农业生产力，最终为可持续畜牧业和农民的经济效益做出贡献。
