Genome-wide association study reveals novel loci associated with body size and carcass yields in Pekin ducks

Genome-wide association study reveals novel loci associated with body size and carcass yields in Pekin ducks

Abstract Background Pekin duck products have become popular in Asia over recent decades and account for an increasing market share. However, the genetic mechanisms affecting carcass growth in Pekin ducks remain unknown. This study aimed to identify quantitative trait loci affecting body size and car...

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Main Authors: Meng-Ting Deng, Feng Zhu, Yu-Ze Yang, Fang-Xi Yang, Jin-ping Hao, Si-Rui Chen, Zhuo-Cheng Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Carcass trait
Body size
Genome-wide association study
Pekin duck
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-5379-1

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