CNV analysis of Meishan pig by next-generation sequencing and effects of AHR gene CNV on pig reproductive traits

CNV analysis of Meishan pig by next-generation sequencing and effects of AHR gene CNV on pig reproductive traits

Abstract Background Reproductive performance of livestock is an economically important aspect of global food production. The Chinese Meishan pig is a prolific breed, with an average of three to five more piglets per litter than European breeds; however, the genetic basis for this difference is not w...

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Main Authors: Xianrui Zheng, Pengju Zhao, Kaijie Yang, Chao Ning, Haifei Wang, Lei Zhou, Jianfeng Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
AHR
Copy number variation
Meishan
Next-generation sequencing
Pig
Reproduction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-020-00442-5

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