Jia Xuan

Institute of Life Science, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Animal Molecular Breeding, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 6   doi: 10.5376/amb.2024.14.0038
Received: 07 Dec., 2024    Accepted: 10 Dec., 2024    Published: 22 Dec., 2024

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Xuan J., 2024, Molecular markers and genetic variation in water buffalo: insights for conservation and breeding, Animal Molecular Breeding, 14(6): 362-369 (doi: 10.5376/amb.2024.14.0038)

This study provides a comprehensive overview of water buffalo biodiversity, focusing on their global distribution, domestication history, and genetic variation across populations. Various molecular markers, including SSRs, SNPs, and AFLPs, are discussed for their applications in genetic studies, alongside the benefits of next-generation sequencing for marker discovery. A case study on the application of SNP markers demonstrates their utility in conservation, highlighting population bottlenecks and inbreeding trends. Furthermore, this study explores the use of molecular markers in breeding programs, emphasizing marker-assisted selection and genomic selection for genetic improvement. While acknowledging current limitations, the study underscores the potential of emerging technologies to bridge research and practical applications. The findings aim to support sustainable conservation and breeding initiatives, ensuring the genetic resilience and productivity of water buffalo populations.

Water buffalo; Genetic diversity; Molecular markers; Conservation; Breeding programs