Genetic Improvement and Reproductive Regulation in Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Production traits and reproductive performance are of equal importance in modern livestock breeding. Indeed, superior reproductive efficiency serves as a fundamental basis for maximizing genetic advantages and disseminating breeding gains.

This Special Issue will highlight the functional synergy between genetic improvement and reproductive regulation. While genetic selection drives the direction of breeding, reproductive performance determines its efficiency. Deciphering the complex crosstalk between the host genome and reproductive physiology is essential in optimizing breeding programs.

In this context, we welcome manuscripts focusing on functional gene mining, molecular breeding strategies, genomic selection, gamete biology, embryonic development, and the regulatory mechanisms of reproductive physiology in animals, especially studies that integrate genetic analysis into reproductive regulation.

Ultimately, this Special Issue will provide theoretical support and new perspectives for decoding the genetic architecture of complex traits and enhancing the sustainable development of the livestock industry.

Dr. Boqi Zhang
Guest Editor

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