Genome-Wide Epigenetic Studies in Chicken: A Review

Over the years, farmed birds have been selected on various performance traits mainly through genetic selection. However, many studies have shown that genetics may not be the sole contributor to phenotypic plasticity. Gene expression programs can be influenced by environmentally induced epigenetic ch...

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Main Authors: Sarah-Anne David, Marjorie Mersch, Sylvain Foissac, Anne Collin, Frédérique Pitel, Vincent Coustham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Epigenomes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4655/1/3/20