Genomic analysis reveals the association of KIT and MITF variants with the white spotting in swamp buffaloes

Abstract

The alternative mutations identified in this study affect, at least partially and independently, the development of melanocytes. The presence and persistence of such mutations may be explained by significant financial and social value of spotted buffaloes used in historical Rambu Solo ceremony in Tana Toraja, Indonesia. Several de novo spontaneous mutations have therefore been favored by traditional breeding for the spotted buffaloes.

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