ODT - THESIS TOPIC: András Gáspárdy: Population genetics study of ...

Population genetics study of Hungarian sheep based on pedigree data, Y-chromosome- and mtDNA sequences

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: Széchenyi István University, Győr
animal husbandry
Wittmann Antal Crop-, Animal- and Food Sciences Multidisciplinary Doctoral School

Thesis supervisor: András Gáspárdy
co-supervisor: László Gulyás
Location of studies (in Hungarian): SZE-AKMK Mosonmagyaróvár, Vár Square 2. Department of Animal Science
Abbreviation of location of studies: AKMK

Description of the research topic:

The research plans to carry out new investigations in three areas that have not yet been carried out in the two colour variants of the Hungarian sheep (the Great Plains Racka or Racka of Hortobágy). One is the processing of the entire domestic pedigree with modern pedigree analysis. This is complemented by the identification of paternal lines and maternal lineages (families). Knowledge of the latter is important for sampling. Sampling is the so-called "founder sampling" method, in the framework of which biological samples are taken from living representatives of lines and families. The molecular genetic part of the research sheds light on the phylogenetic origin of the Hungarian sheep by exploring both the paternal and maternal background. The results of the research provide new, confirming points for the further successful maintenance of the Hungarian sheep.

Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2024-05-31