Genome Analysis Laboratory
The Genome Analysis Laboratory was established under the Division of Animal Genetics with the aim of advancing research in animal genetics and genomics. Since its inception, the lab has been actively involved in the molecular characterization of livestock and poultry breeds, the identification of genetic markers linked to economically important traits, and the development of genomic tools to support selective breeding and conservation initiatives. Recently, the lab focuses on generating high-quality genomic data from both native and crossbred animal populations. These efforts have enabled a deeper understanding of genetic diversity, population structure, and trait-associated variations . The lab regularly conducts genome-wide association studies (GWAS), SNP genotyping, transcriptomic profiling, and selection signature analysis to identify genomic regions under natural or artificial selection. These studies support research on productivity, disease resistance, climate resilience, and other key traits relevant to livestock improvement programs.
Thematic area of lab
Livestock Genomics
Infrastructure and facility in lab
- Real Time PCR
- Gradient PCR
- Electrophoresis assembly
- Centrifuge
- -20 refrigerators
- Weighing balance
- Gel rocker
- Incubators
- Distillation assembly
- Laminar flow
- Oven
- Magnetic stirrer
- Western blotter
- Thermal cycler
- Electroporator
- Shaker incubator
- BOD Incubator
- Trans-illuminator
Major Achievement of Lab
- Studied the genetic basis of resistance to Theileria annulata infection in crossbred, Tharparkar cattle and buffaloes for the first time in India, in the DST FAST-TRACK young scientist project as a PI (2013-16).
- Our team could precisely estimate the breed composition of Vrindavani and Frieswal crossbred cattle with the help of bovine 50K SNP chip data for the first time in India in the institute project (2016-18)
- Recently, identified breed-specific SNPs with intermediate minor allele frequencies that facilitated accurate breed assignment of Indian Tharparkar cattle.
- As a pilot study, we have scanned for selection signature regions with the help of BovineSNP50 chip data, which revealed candidate genes for adaptation and production traits in a variety of cattle breeds
List of projects going on in lab
- Identification of unique signatures of selective sweeps in indigenous dairy cattle breeds
Name and contact details of Lab in-charge
- Dr. Manjit Panigrahi
Senior Scientist, IVRI, Izatnagar