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Identification of genomic regions controlling plasma FSH concentrations in Meishan-White Composite boars.
Physiological genomics - 28 Aug 2001
Rohrer G A, Wise T H, Lunstra D D, Ford J J
Abstract excerpt
The Chinese Meishan (ME) breed of pig is unique for many reproductive traits. Compared with Western breeds of swine, ME females reach puberty earlier, ovulate more ova per estrus, and have greater uterine capacity, while intact males (boars) have smaller testes and extremely elevated plasma levels of pituitary-derived glycoprotein hormones. In an effort to identify the genetic mechanisms controlling the elevated...
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