Team 2: Biotechnology linked to the reproduction of small ruminants
Team Leader: Pr Lafri Mohamed
| Full name | Grade | Position of the researcher
(Permanent/Associate) |
| Lafri Mohamed | Pr | Permanent |
| Yahia Achour | MCA | Permanent |
| Gharbi Ismail | MCA | Permanent |
| Boukenaoui Nouria | MCA | Permanent |
| Kelanmeur Rabah | MCA | Permanent |
| Ferrouk Mostapha | MCA | Permanent |
| Djellalta Nadia | MCA | Permanent |
| Dahmani Ali | MCB | Permanent |
| Sellali Sabrina | MAA | Permanent |
| Zemmouri Laatra | MCB | Associate |
| Meddah Belkacem | MAA | Partner |
The main lines of research to be developed by this team are:
The breeding of small ruminants constitutes more than 50% of animal production, currently providing more than 40% of national red meat production (MADR, 2016).
This very important genetic heritage remains at present largely unknown, thus leaving free rein to the process of genetic erosion.
The proposed study is based on two axes:
- The first axis aims to allow a rigorous genetic and phenotypic characterization of the different breeds.
- The second axis aims to detect areas of the genome with selection signatures characteristic of extreme environmental conditions in order to detect genes important for adaptation to various stresses (extreme temperatures, water deficit).