The genetic effects of the dopamine D1 receptor gene on chicken egg production and broodiness traits
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The elevation of egg production and the inhibition of incubation behavior are the aims of modern poultry production. Prolactin (<it>PRL</it>) gene is confirmed to be critical for the onset and maintenance of these reprodu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/11/17 |