# Whole-genome resequencing of Chinese indigenous sheep provides insight into the genetic basis underlying climate adaptation

*PRI Rank #20 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #20 |
| 18m citations | 18 |
| Journal | Genetics Selection Evolution |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12711-024-00880-z |
| Corresponding authors | Lixin Du, Caihong Wei |
| Institution | Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 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/s12711-024-00880-z](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-024-00880-z)

## Topics

Whole-genome sequencing · Chinese indigenous sheep · Climate adaptation · Selection signature · Population structure · Kazakh sheep · Mongolian sheep · Tibetan sheep · Yunnan sheep · TBXT gene · TG gene · HOXA1 gene · DYSF gene · EPAS1 gene · JAZF1 gene · PDGFD · NF1 gene · TSHR gene · ABCD4 · Missense mutation

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