Novel genome reveals susceptibility of popular gamebird, the red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa, Phasianidae), to climate change.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2021.08.010
Abstract: We produced a high-quality de novo genome assembly of the red-legged partridge A. rufa, the first reference genome of its genus, by utilising novel 10× Chromium technology. The estimated genome size was 1.19 Gb with… read more here.
Keywords: novel genome; legged partridge; red legged; rufa ... See more keywords
Hybrid assembly and comparative genomics unveil insights into the evolution and biology of the red-legged partridge
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-70018-0
Abstract: The red-legged partridge Alectoris rufa plays a crucial role in the ecosystem of southwestern Europe, and understanding its genetics is vital for conservation and management. Here we sequence, assemble, and annotate a highly contiguous and… read more here.
Keywords: red legged; biology; hybrid assembly; legged partridge ... See more keywords
The genome sequence of the red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa Linnaeus 1758
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DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.162894.1
Abstract: The red-legged partridge ( Alectoris rufa) is a socio-economically important game bird in southern Europe. Despite previous efforts, achieving a high-quality, chromosome-level genome assembly has remained challenging. Here, we present a de novo phased, gapless… read more here.
Keywords: rufa; red legged; genome; legged partridge ... See more keywords
First Data on Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infection in the Red-Legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) in Italy
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DOI: 10.3390/d13070287
Abstract: The Red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) is a Mediterranean Galliformes, recently classified as Near Threatened by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, due to the constant and significant decline of its global population. While… read more here.
Keywords: italy; legged partridge; prevalence; province ... See more keywords