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Association between PCR-SSCP of growth differentiation factor 9 gene and high prolificacy in Small Tail Han sheep.
Animal biotechnology - 1 Jan 2004
Chu M X, Li B X, Wang J Y, Ye S C, Fang L
Abstract excerpt
Small Tail Han sheep that has significant characteristics of high prolificacy and nonseasonal ovulatory activity is an excellent local sheep breed in P.R. China. The lambing percentage averaged 260% in Small Tail Han sheep. Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) gene, which was essential for growth and differentiation of early ovarian follicles, was considered as a possible candidate gene for litter size in Small...
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