Identification of QTL with effects on intramuscular fat content and fatty acid composition in a Duroc × Large White cross

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Improving pork quality can be done by increasing intramuscular fat (IMF) content. This trait is influenced by quantitative trait loci (QTL) sought out in different pig populations. Considering the high IMF content observed in the Dur...

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Main Authors: Legault Christian, Larzul Catherine, Gilbert Hélène, Gandemer Gilles, Billon Yvon, Bidanel Jean-Pierre, Basso Benjamin, Iannuccelli Nathalie, Sanchez Marie-Pierre, Riquet Juliette, Milan Denis, Le Roy Pascale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-08-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/8/55