A SNP based linkage map of the turkey genome reveals multiple intrachromosomal rearrangements between the Turkey and Chicken genomes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The turkey (<it>Meleagris gallopavo</it>) is an important agricultural species that is the second largest contributor to the world's poultry meat production. The genomic resources of turkey provide turkey breeders wi...

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Main Authors: Vereijken Addie, Crooijmans Richard PMA, Bastiaansen John WM, Aslam Muhammad L, Megens Hendrik-Jan, Groenen Martien AM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/11/647