NDDB develops world's first complete parent-wise genome assembly of buffalo

Genome assembly of riverine buffaloes will provide more insights about buffalo genome, besides aiding genomic selection programme to achieve faster genetic progress in Indian buffalo population

Building upon the launch of INDUSCHIP, a customized genotyping chip for indigenous cattle and their crosses, Anand-based National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has now developed world's first complete parent-wise genome assembly of buffalo. 

Named as 'NDDB ABRO Murrah', the genome assembly of riverine buffaloes would provide more insights about buffalo genome.

As per Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB, the genome assembly would also provide impetus for implementing genomic selection programme in buffaloes to achieve faster genetic progress in Indian buffalo population.  Currently, buffaloes contribute to more than 50 per cent of India's milk production. 

The estimated population of buffaloes in the