Analysis of genetic distance between Peruvian Alpaca (Vicugna Pacos) showing two distinct fleece phenotypes, Suri and Huacaya, by means of microsatellite markers

Two coat phenotypes exist in Alpaca, Huacaya and Suri. The two coats show different fleece structure, textile characteristics and prices on the market. Although present scientific knowledge suggests a simple genetic model of inheritance, there is a tendency to manage and consider the two phenotypes...

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Main Authors: Carlo Renieri, Riccardo Bozzi, Norberto Apaza, Teodosio Huanca, Siva Saravanaperumal, Antonietta La Terza, Silvia Ghezzi, Vincenzo La Manna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-10-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/2204