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  • Genetics
  • Reproductive Biology

Background:

  • Semen volume is a crucial economic trait and breeding index in broiler chickens.
  • Understanding the genetic basis of semen volume is essential for improving continuous breeding programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify genes associated with semen volume in white feather broilers.
  • To analyze differential gene expression in testis tissues between high and low semen volume groups.

Main Methods:

  • Transcriptome analysis using RNA sequencing on testis samples from high (H) and low (L) semen volume broiler groups.
  • Identification and analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the two groups.
  • Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses.

Main Results:

  • 386 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between the H and L groups (348 upregulated, 38 downregulated).
  • GO and KEGG analyses indicated the involvement of immune response, leukocyte differentiation, cell adhesion molecules, and collagen binding in spermatogenesis.
  • Four specific genes (COL1A1, CD74, ARPC1B, APOA1) were significantly expressed in the high semen volume group, correlating with phenotypic observations.

Conclusions:

  • The study identified key genes and biological pathways crucial for spermatogenesis and semen volume in white feather broilers.
  • Findings provide a foundation for future research into the genetic mechanisms regulating semen volume.
  • This research can contribute to genetic selection strategies for enhanced broiler breeding.