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Livestock and Poultry Management
This cluster of papers explores the origins and domestication of chickens, focusing on genetic diversity, mitochondrial DNA analysis, indigenous and family poultry breeds, their role in rural economies, and contribution to food security and gender equality. The research also delves into the use of ancient DNA to study ancestral Polynesian chickens and the impact of chicken production on poverty alleviation in Africa.
59.6K works worldwide214K citations
Chicken DomesticationGenetic DiversityVillage PoultryMitochondrial DNAIndigenous BreedsFamily PoultryRural EconomyGender EqualityAncient DNAFood Security
Journals publishing in this area
3

International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
ISSN 2456-291273 articles in this topic
9h-index
0.09Impact
2.1KArticles
906Citations
4

International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development
ISSN 2618-072359 articles in this topic
6h-index
0.07Impact
3.7KArticles
399Citations






