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A major effect locus involved in migration timing is shared by pink and sockeye salmon

Barry, P. D.; Tallmon, D. A.; Howe, N.; Baetscher, D.; D'Amelio, K.; Vulstek, S.; Russell, J.; Gharrett, A. J.; Larson, W.

2024-04-01 genomics
10.1101/2024.03.30.587279 bioRxiv
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Whole genome duplication provides evolutionary opportunities to increase biological complexity and phenotypic diversity by selective retention of duplicated genes. We identify a small genomic region associated with complex phenotypic variation on duplicate copies of the same ancestral chromosome in salmon (Salmonidae). Across six species, three large-effect loci involved in migration timing, reproduction, and maturation are located in this genomic region. Life history and whole genome resequencing data support lineage-specific evolution of polymorphism related to early- and late-migrating phenotypes. The high frequency of transcription factors and lack of non-synonymous mutations suggests this region influences gene expression rather than modifying gene function. Repeated evolution of large-effect loci in multiple salmon species provides evidence of adaptive evolution facilitated by the salmonid specific whole genome duplication.

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