Genome-wide identification of QTL for age at puberty in gilts using a large intercross F<sub>2 </sub>population between White Duroc × Erhualian

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Puberty is a fundamental development process experienced by all reproductively competent adults, yet the specific factors regulating age at puberty remain elusive in pigs. In this study, we performed a genome scan to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecti...

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Main Authors: Ma Junwu, Ren Dongren, Zou Zhengzhi, Guo Yuanmei, Mao Huirong, Li Shijun, Ren Jun, Yang Guangcheng, Huang Lusheng
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
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Online Access:http://www.gsejournal.org/content/40/5/529