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Jinxin Zhang¹, Changsheng Nie¹, Xinghua Li¹

¹Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.

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Structural variants (SVs) are key genetic variations impacting chicken traits. PacBio long-read sequencing effectively identified numerous SVs, enhancing our understanding of chicken genomic diversity and domestication.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Genomics
Animal Genetics
Molecular Evolution

Background:

Structural variants (SVs) are significant genetic variations influencing phenotypes, disease susceptibility, and adaptation, often exceeding the impact of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
Accurate typing of SVs remains a challenge due to limitations in current detection methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore structural variants in 10 chicken genomes using PacBio long-read sequencing technology.
To compare the efficacy of long-read sequencing with short-read technology for SV detection in chickens.
To investigate the role of SVs in chicken domestication and their impact on genomic diversity.

Main Methods:

Whole-genome sequencing of 10 chicken samples using PacBio long-read technology.
Bioinformatic analysis for high-confidence structural variant detection and characterization.
Comparative analysis of SVs detected by long-read versus short-read sequencing.

Main Results:

Detection of 49,501 high-confidence structural variants in the chicken genomes.
PacBio long-read sequencing identified a greater number of SVs compared to Illumina short-read technology.
Identified SVs are located on chromosomes associated with chicken growth and development.
Evidence suggests selection against deleterious SVs and retention of beneficial or neutral SVs during chicken domestication.

Conclusions:

Long-read sequencing provides a more comprehensive approach to SV detection in chickens.
Structural variants play a crucial role in chicken domestication, adaptation, and phenotypic characteristics.
This study enhances the understanding of chicken genomic diversity at the SV level.