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Detection of QTL affecting fatty acid composition in the pig.
Mammalian genome : official journal of the International Mammalian Genome Society - 1 Sept 2003
Clop Alex, Ovilo Cristina, Perez-Enciso Miguel, Cercos Albert, Tomas Anna, Fernandez Ana, Coll Agustina, Folch Josep M, Barragan Carmen, Diaz Isabel, Oliver Maria A, Varona Luis, Silio Luis, Sanchez Armand, Noguera Jose L
Abstract excerpt
We present a QTL genome scan for fatty acid composition in pigs. An F2 cross between Iberian x Landrace pigs and a regression approach fitting the carcass weight as a covariate for QTL identification was used. Chromosomes (Chrs) 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 showed highly significant effects. The Chr 4 QTL...
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