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Volkova NA, Romanov MN, Dzhagaev AY, Larionova PV, Volkova LA, Abdelmanova AS, Vetokh AN, Griffin DK, Zinovieva NA. Genome-Wide Association Studies and Candidate Genes for Egg Production Traits in Layers from an F 2 Crossbred Population Produced Using Two Divergently Selected Chicken Breeds, Russian White and Cornish White. Genes (Basel) 2025; 16:583. [PMID: 40428405 PMCID: PMC12111742 DOI: 10.3390/genes16050583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2025] [Revised: 05/13/2025] [Accepted: 05/14/2025] [Indexed: 05/29/2025] Open
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Finding single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and candidate genes that influence the expression of key traits is essential for genomic selection and helps improve the efficiency of poultry production. Here, we aimed to conduct a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for egg production traits in an F2 resource population of chickens (Gallus gallus). Methods: The examined F2 population was produced by crossing two divergently selected breeds with contrasting phenotypes for egg performance traits, namely Russian White (of higher egg production) and Cornish White (of lower egg production). Sampled birds (n = 142) were genotyped using the Illumina Chicken 60K SNP iSelect BeadChip. Results: In the course of the GWAS analysis, we were able to clarify significant associations with phenotypic traits of interest and economic value by using 47,432 SNPs after the genotype dataset was filtered. At the threshold p < 1.06 × 10-6, we found 23 prioritized candidate genes (PCGs) associated with egg weight at the age of 42-52 weeks (FGF14, GCK), duration of egg laying (CNTN4), egg laying cycle (SAMD12) and egg laying interval (PHF5A, AKR1B1, CALD1, ATP7B, PIK3R4, PTK2, PRKCE, FAT1, PCM1, CC2D2A, BMS1, SEMA6D, CDH13, SLIT3, ATP10B, ISCU, LRRC75A, LETM2, ANKRD24). Moreover, two SNPs were co-localized within the FGF14 gene. Conclusions: Based on our GWAS findings, the revealed SNPs and candidate genes can be used as genetic markers for egg weight and other performance characteristics in chickens to attain genetic enhancement in production and for further genomic selection.
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Affiliation(s)
- Natalia A. Volkova
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk 142132, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (N.A.V.); (A.Y.D.); (P.V.L.); (L.A.V.); (A.S.A.); (A.N.V.)
| | - Michael N. Romanov
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk 142132, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (N.A.V.); (A.Y.D.); (P.V.L.); (L.A.V.); (A.S.A.); (A.N.V.)
- School of Natural Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NJ, Kent, UK;
- Animal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
| | - Alan Yu. Dzhagaev
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk 142132, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (N.A.V.); (A.Y.D.); (P.V.L.); (L.A.V.); (A.S.A.); (A.N.V.)
| | - Polina V. Larionova
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk 142132, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (N.A.V.); (A.Y.D.); (P.V.L.); (L.A.V.); (A.S.A.); (A.N.V.)
| | - Ludmila A. Volkova
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk 142132, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (N.A.V.); (A.Y.D.); (P.V.L.); (L.A.V.); (A.S.A.); (A.N.V.)
| | - Alexandra S. Abdelmanova
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk 142132, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (N.A.V.); (A.Y.D.); (P.V.L.); (L.A.V.); (A.S.A.); (A.N.V.)
| | - Anastasia N. Vetokh
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk 142132, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (N.A.V.); (A.Y.D.); (P.V.L.); (L.A.V.); (A.S.A.); (A.N.V.)
| | - Darren K. Griffin
- School of Natural Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NJ, Kent, UK;
- Animal Genomics and Bioresource Research Unit (AGB Research Unit), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London, London NW1 0TU, UK
| | - Natalia A. Zinovieva
- L. K. Ernst Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Dubrovitsy, Podolsk 142132, Moscow Oblast, Russia; (N.A.V.); (A.Y.D.); (P.V.L.); (L.A.V.); (A.S.A.); (A.N.V.)
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