[1] Genetic analysis for Mendelian traits and quantitative traits in chickens.
We focus on production, quality, and behavioral traits in livestock animals. By finding genetic loci affecting the traits, we try to know holistic images of genetic basis (collaborated with Dr. M. Tsudzuki, Hiroshima University, JAPAN, Dr. T. Shimmura, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, JAPAN, Dr. G.J.M. Rosa, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA and Dr. H. Khatib, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA).
[2] Population genomics in livestock animals.
We use full-genome sequencing information with many populations and try to identify genomic signatures of selection (collaborated with Dr. O. Hanotte, University of Nottingham, UK).
[3] Genomics and genetic analyses for animal domestication.
By comparing genomic information with multiple populations including wild and domestic animals, we try to understand history of domestication and breed establishment and to explore genetic variants affecting the events.
We focus on behavioral traits including tameness, stress-response, and nest-building (collaborated with Dr. T. Koide, National Institute of Genetics, JAPAN, and Dr. A. Toyoda, Ibaraki University, JAPAN).
[4] Genetic and environmental factors for egg taste and component traits in chickens.
To enhance added values of chicken eggs, we try to understand how genetic and environmental factors affect egg component traits (collaborated with Dr. S. Tomonaga, Kyoto University, JAPAN, Dr. D. Ijiri, Kagoshima University, JAPAN, and Dr. J. Shiraishi, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, JAPAN).