Genome-wide association study confirm major QTL for backfat fatty acid composition on SSC14 in Duroc pigs

Genome-wide association study confirm major QTL for backfat fatty acid composition on SSC14 in Duroc pigs

Abstract Background Fatty acid composition contributes importantly to meat quality and is essential to the nutritional value of the meat. Identification of genetic factors underlying levels of fatty acids can be used to breed for pigs with healthier meat. The aim of this study was to conduct genome-...

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Main Authors: Maren van Son, Eli Gjerlaug Enger, Harald Grove, Roger Ros-Freixedes, Matthew P. Kent, Sigbjørn Lien, Eli Grindflek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Fatty acid composition
GWAS
QTL mapping
Fine mapping
Pigs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-017-3752-0

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