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and analyze genes and their characteristics but also to conduct more efficient processes for optimization .

“ Latin America has become a strategic region for advancing next-generation genetic sequencing research , particularly in agriculture . In the case of alpacas , genomics facilitates the enhancement of key physical traits and disease resistance , ensuring the long-term health of the animals and the consistent quality of their fiber . This benefits breeders by improving the profitability and sustainability of alpaca production , while also promoting more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural practices .”

Carpio also underscores that the technology MGI is employing for genetic sequencing accelerates

Peru boasts over 85 % of the world ’ s alpacas , totaling five million , establishing us as the primary producer of this sought-after fiber .

research in industrial crops like alpaca fiber . In this project , sequencing is performed on MGI ’ s highthroughput sequencer DNBSEQ-T7RS . Libraries are prepared on the MGISP-960 using library prep reagents , and data analysis for variant calling is conducted on MGI ’ s Megabolt .

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