Nucleotide sequencing and DNA polymorphism studies of BMP 15 gene in Corriedale and local Kashmir valley sheep (Ovis aries)

► Molecular characterization of BMP15 gene in local Kashmir Valley Sheep. ► PCR-SSCP analysis to explore the polymorphism. ► Sequencing to confirm the two allelic variants of BMP15 gene. ► Phylogenetic analysis done on the basis of nucleotide sequencing. ► A new SNP in intronic region of BMP15 gene stands identified.