Genetic Mapping of Head Size Related Traits in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Head size is important economic trait for many aquaculture fish which is directly linked to their carcass yield. The genetic basis of head size trait remains unclear in many widely cultured fish species. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the most widely studied fish due to its importance on bo...

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Main Authors: Lin Chen, Wenzhu Peng, Shengnan Kong, Fei Pu, Baohua Chen, Zhixiong Zhou, Jianxin Feng, Xuejun Li, Peng Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fgene.2018.00448/full