Genetic effects of polymorphisms in candidate genes and the QTL region on chicken age at first egg
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The age at first egg (AFE), an important indicator for sexual maturation in female chickens, is controlled by polygenes. Based on our knowledge of reproductive physiology, 6 genes including gonadotrophin releasing hormone-I (<it&g...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/12/33 |