Research theme
Chicken
Thai native chickensHis most-cited paper, co-authored with his Ph.D. student Ayano Hata as first author, studies the genetic history of red junglefowl and indigenous chickens in Thailand. The group also studies Thai indigenous and black-meat chickens and their value to local farmers.
Highlights
- Most-cited paper (co-author): genetic history of Thai chickens, Sci. Rep. 2021
- Joint Ph.D. with Nagoya University
- Thai indigenous and black-meat chicken
Key numbers
- journal articles
- 5
- conference papers
- 6
- research projects
- 6
- graduate theses
- 2
- partner organization
- 1
- years of published work
- 2007–2025
From the field
What the group asks
What is the genetic history of Thai chickens?
A co-authored population study of red junglefowl and indigenous chickens in Thailand examines the evolutionary history of domestic chickens, alongside genomic work on the genetic identity of Thai chickens.
What makes black-meat chickens distinctive?
Melanin content and its link to weight and color, carcass composition across breed groups, growth patterns and egg quality of Nin Kaset black-meat chickens.
Can alternative feeds support indigenous poultry?
Screening insect meals as protein for broilers, black-meat chickens and quails, the gut microbiota of Thai indigenous chickens fed house crickets, and germinated paddy rice in layer diets.
Methods named in this theme's titles: Carcass & meat quality (3) · Lactation & growth curves (1) · Selection signatures & diversity (1) · Deep learning & computer vision (1)
Journal papers (5)
- 2025
Comparative Analysis of the Gut Microbiota of Thai Indigenous Chicken Fed House Crickets
Nattanan Panjaworayan T-Thienprasert, Titiradsadakorn Jaithon, Pavit Klomkliew, Prangwalai Chanchaem, Thanathip Suwanasopee, …, Skorn Koonawootrittriron, Attawit Kovitvadhi, Pipatpong Chundang, Prapasiri Pongprayoon, Sutasinee Kityakarn, Patraporn Luksirikul, Sunchai Payungporn
Animals 15(7): 1070
- 2021
Screening appropriate insect meals as protein sources for broiler chickens, black-meat chickens and quails based on in vitro digestibility assay mimicking the avian digestive tract
Attawit Kovitvadhi, Pipatpong Chundang, Nichaphon Pliantiangtam, Karan Thongprajukaew, Chanin Tirawattanawanich, Thanathip Suwanasopee, …, Skorn Koonawootrittriron
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 105(2): 305-315
- 2021
Origin and evolutionary history of domestic chickens inferred from a large population study of red junglefowls and indigenous chickens in Thailand
Ayano Hata, Mitsuo Nunome, Thanathip Suwanasopee, Prateep Duengkae, Takayuki Suzuki, …, Skorn Koonawootrittriron, Yoichi Matsuda, Kornsorn Srikulnath
Scientific Reports 11: 2035
CorrespondingChicken - 2021
Melanin content and its correlation with weight and color of black-meat chickens at different ages
Nolawan Buasap, Thanathip Suwanasopee, Skorn Koonawootrittriron
Agriculture and Natural Resources 55: 57-62
Co-authorChicken - 2020
Effect of gamma amino butyric acid from germinated paddy rice supplementation on egg performance and qualities
Wirot Likittrakulwong, Narakamol Laorodphan, Khongsak Srikaeo, Pisit Poolprasert, Tossaporn Incharoen, …, Skorn Koonawootrittriron
YRU Journal of Science and Technology 5(1): 41-47
Conference papers (6)
- 2024
Growth pattern of Nin Kaset (Sart) black and Betong (KU breed line) chickens · The 62nd Kasetsart University Annual Conference
- 2024
Morphometric analysis of Kai Dam Nil Kaset (Sart) eggs: Implications for production and selection · The 12th National Animal Science Conference
- 2022
Variation of live weight, carcass weight and retail cut weight of Nin Kaset black meat chickens · The 60th Kasetsart University Annual Conference
- 2019
Evaluation of quality and nutrient contents of eggs in Nin Kaset black-meat chickens at 25 to 37 weeks of age · The 8th National Animal Science Conference 'Innovation for Sustainable Livestock Production towards Thailand 4.0'
- 2018
Variations of carcass compositions and melanin content among breed groups of commercial black-meat chickens · The 18th Asian Australasian Animal Production Congress
- 2007
Effect of DL-methionine hydroxy analogue on production, egg quality in laying hens and using artificial neural networks to egg-mass model · The 45th Kasetsart University Conference
Research projects (6)
- 2020–2022The study of wild and indigenous chicken populations using genomic technology for a construction of genetic identity of Thai chicken: implication of conservation and commercial breeding of sustainable developmentFunder: NSTDACo-investigator
- 2018–2019The usage of insects as sustainable protein sources for meat black chickens, ducks and quailsFunder: Vet-KUCo-investigator
- 2016The list of indigenous chickens for the conservation and economic purpose in ThailandFunder: BEDOPrincipal investigator
- 2015–2017Development of Thai native chicken for meat consumptionFunder: KURDICo-investigator
- 2014Contributions to agricultural research projects of the university (the products are rice, chicken, cattle, sugarcane, cassava, and maize)Funder: KUCo-investigator
- 2013Variation of melanin in commercial black-meat chicken populationsFunder: KURDICo-investigator
Graduate theses (2)
2021Ph.D.
Genetics of Thai red junglefowl and indigenous chickens (KU–Nagoya University joint degree)
Ayano Hata
2020M.S.
Morphology of black meat chicken and accumulation of melanin in meat
Nonlawan Buasap
Who the work is done with
Nagoya University (opens in a new tab)
Japan
He main-advised the first graduate of the KU–Nagoya joint Ph.D. (2021), in chicken genetics.
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For partners
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Study for a master's or Ph.D. in animal breeding and genetics at Kasetsart University.
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