[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the maternal origin and mitochondrial genome genetic diversity of Qinchuan cattle through the analysis of whole mitochondrial genome sequences from 32 Qinchuan cattle samples. [Methods] The study was conducted using mtDNA whole genome alignment and bioinformatics methods. [Results] Analysis revealed a total of 30 different haplotypes within the 32 mtDNA genome sequences of Qinchuan cattle. The average haplotype diversity (Hd ± SD) was 0.996 ± 0.009, and the average nucleotide diversity (π ± SD) was 0.0067 ± 0.0010, indicating significant maternal genetic diversity in Qinchuan cattle. Phylogenetic tree and haplotype network diagram construction identified four lineages (T2, T3, T4, and I1) among the mtDNA genome sequences, with lineage proportions of 21.88%, 40.625%, 9.375%, and 28.125%, respectively. Qinchuan cattle exhibited two main maternal origins, with Bos taurus representing 71.88% and Bos indicus at 28.12%. [Conclusion] This study concludes that Qinchuan cattle possess rich maternal genetic diversity, with two maternal origins of zebu and taurine cattle, albeit taurine cattle being the predominant origin. |