Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome and identification of signature sequence of Indian wild pig

PJ Das, S Kumar, M Choudhury, S Banik, SR Pegu… - Gene, 2024 - Elsevier
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) serves as a valuable molecular marker for constructing
matrilineal genealogies and tracing the evolutionary history of animals. This study aimed to …

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence analysis revealed double matrilineal components in Indian Ghoongroo pigs

PJ Das, S Kumar, M Choudhury, SR Pegu, K Meera… - Scientific Reports, 2025 - nature.com
This research aimed to characterize the mitochondrial genome of the Ghoongroo (GH) pig, a
notable breed in India, along with its crossbred varieties, to elucidate their matrilineal …

Elucidation of novel SNPs affecting immune response to classical swine fever vaccination in pigs using immunogenomics approach

S Kumar, B Bhushan, A Kumar, M Panigrahi… - Veterinary Research …, 2024 - Springer
The host genetic makeup plays a significant role in causing the within-breed variation
among individuals after vaccination. The present study was undertaken to elucidate the …

[HTML][HTML] Dried cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) waste meal decreases blood cholesterol but does not alter growth performance, and physiological indices of …

MO John, OO David, EL Mary, KDJ Usman… - Veterinary and Animal …, 2023 - Elsevier
The study investigated the potentials of dried cabbage waste meal (DCWM) on growth
performance, blood biochemical characteristics, physiological indices, and economics of …

Pig production and livelihood security

SK Rajak, S Kumar, J Bharati, A Kumar… - Good Practices and …, 2024 - Springer
Piggery is one of the important animal husbandry activities and plays critical role in
sustaining livelihood security of pig farmers in India. The sale of pigs and value-added pork …

Pig farming and business opportunities for financial benefit

SK Rajak, J Bharati, S Kumar, R Bharti… - Good Practices and …, 2024 - Springer
Pig farming is a significant component of the livestock sector and there exists demand-
supply gap for pork in the country. The landscape of pig production in India is dominated by …

[PDF][PDF] Economic performance of enterprises promoted under ARYA and relationship with entrepreneurial competencies

MJC Gowda, RK Rana, PP Pal, SK Dubey… - Indian Journal of …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Attracting and retaining youth in agriculture (ARYA) is a national programme of Indian
Council of Agricultural Research implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) since …

Ovarian follicle transcriptome dynamics reveals enrichment of immune system process during transition from small to large follicles in cyclic Indian Ghoongroo pigs

J Bharati, S Kumar, NH Mohan, BC Das, SJ Devi… - Journal of Reproductive …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ovarian follicular development is a critical determinant of reproductive performance in litter
bearing species like pigs, wherein economic gains depend on litter size. The study aimed to …

CRISPR/Cas genome editing revealed non-angiogenic role of VEGFA gene in porcine luteal cells: a preliminary report

J Bharati, S Kumar, NH Mohan, SR Pegu… - Molecular Biology …, 2024 - Springer
Background The angiogenic cytokine vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) also
exerts non-angiogenic effects on endocrine functionality of porcine luteal cells critical for …

[PDF][PDF] Generation-wise performance evaluation of Ghoongroo pig: An effort to improve the productivity

S BANIK, S KUMAR, PJ DAS, K BARMAN… - The Indian Journal of …, 2024 - epubs.icar.org.in
Ghoongroo pig is the first recognized pig breed in India from the North Bengal and adjoining
districts of Assam. This breed has been evolved through continuous breeding and selection …