Objectives
The Animal Genome Research Center will use multi-omics techniques, genome selection and genome editing to elucidate the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying the development of important organs and economic traits in pigs and other animals; Develop genetic improvement and carry out new material creation and breed improvement in pigs and other livestock animals; Study the epigenetic effects of environmental factors on animals; Solve the key problems of genetic breeding in the sustainable development of pig industry, and provide animal models for human medical research. In addition, the Center will develop DNA tracing technology to ensure the quality and safety of food of animal originin the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.
Introduction
We are dedicated to solving the critical issues of livestock and poultry germplasm in China,including low production performance,poor disease resistance and feed shortage.Using high-throughput multi-Omics approach- es,gene editing technology and genome selection,our center will analyze the genetic basis underlying important economic traits of agricultural animals, explore and exploit Chinese local livestock resources,develop new breeding technologies,innovate the mode of feeding.and accelerate the innovation of livestock germplasm.We aim to innovate research methodologies and devel- opmental rationale to rapidly breed domestic pigs with high feed convertion ratio and disease resistance.and to benefit the healthy and sustainable development of animal husbandry industry.
Research Areas
Research Areas 1
Integrate multi-omics methods to understand the genetic basis of economic traits of pigs and other livestock animals and identify important candidate genes and molecular marks for genetic breeding;
Research Areas 2
Develop genomic selection and genome editing technologies, carry out breed innovation and genetic improvement in pigs, and create disease model pigs for medical research;
Research Areas 3
Construct model systems for piglet nutrition, microbial and epigenomics research; analyze the epigenetic effects of environmental factors such as flora and nutrients on animal development and disease.
Research Team
Pig Genome Design and Breeding Innovation Team:
Research and Application of Agricultural Gene Editing Technology Innovation Team:
