Summary
This review examines the application of omics technologies—including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics—to mini-livestock species as a strategy for advancing sustainable food systems. The authors explore how molecular profiling can identify and select for traits enhancing productivity, environmental resilience and nutritional quality in small-scale farming contexts. The paper likely positions omics-driven approaches as tools to optimise mini-livestock systems for resource-constrained and climate-vulnerable regions.
Regional applicability
UK application is limited unless mini-livestock systems are formally promoted in UK sustainable agriculture policy; however, omics methods discussed could inform breeding and management decisions in niche UK smallholding and heritage breed sectors.
Key measures
Genomic markers, gene expression profiles, protein and metabolite signatures; sustainability metrics (resource efficiency, environmental impact); productivity and nutritional traits in mini-livestock species
Outcomes reported
The study likely reviews genomic and omics tools (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) applied to mini-livestock species and their potential for improving sustainability outcomes. It probably examines how molecular approaches can optimise productivity, resilience and nutritional quality in small-scale farming systems.
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