Genetic Diversity Relationship in Azakheli Buffalo Inferred from mtDNA and MC1R Sequences Comparison

Figure 2

Rooted UPGMA phylogenetic tree based on mtDNA D-loop haplotypes. There was a total of 78 haplotypes with out-group (Access No: DQ364160) Chinese swamp buffalo as a base root. The haplotypes of (RI) were in the form of bunch close to the root of the phylogenetic tree that is why it is named as Ancient Azakheli clade. The haplotypes of (RII) clade were at upper branch of Ancient Azakheli clade branch in the form of group, which is named Sister Azakheli clade. The Indian buffalo breeds’ haplotypes were at the top of phylogenetic tree as compared to Azakheli buffalo of Pakistan.