Unraveling the Genetic Legacy of the Korean Long-Tailed Chicken: Chromosome-Level Assembly and Pangenomic Insights
The Korean long-tailed chicken (Ginkkoridak) is a rare breed with extraordinary 1.5-meter tail feathers. Facing near-extinction, this study presents its first chromosome-level genome assembly, plus a 40-genome pangenome, unlocking new insights into Gallus gallus diversity and conservation.