# Comparative whole-genome resequencing to uncover selection signatures linked to litter size in Hu Sheep and five other breeds

*PRI Rank #12 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #12 |
| 18m citations | 21 |
| Journal | BMC Genomics |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12864-024-10396-x |
| Corresponding authors | Tao Zhong |
| Institution | Sichuan Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/genetic-and-phenotypic-traits-in-livestock/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1186/s12864-024-10396-x](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10396-x)

## Topics

Hu sheep · FecB mutation · Whole-genome sequencing · FST · XP-CLR · CC2D1B gene · Missense mutation · Linkage disequilibrium (LD) · BMPR1B · PPM1K · RHEB · HSPA2 · PPP1CC · HVCN1 · CCDC63 · high fecundity mechanisms · Selection signature · FecB mutation · haplotype analysis · reproductive traits in sheep

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