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Genotype by environment interactions in relation to growth traits in slow growing chickens.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 1 Jan 2000
N'dri Aya Lydie, Sellier Nadine, Tixier-Boichard Michèle, Beaumont Catherine, Mignon-Grasteau Sandrine
Abstract excerpt
Since feed conversion ratio (FCR) is higher in slow-growing "Label Rouge" chickens than in broiler chickens, it is important to work on its improvement in this breed. However, this involves rearing animals in cages (C), an environment very different from that used for selection (in floor pens, S) and production (outdoor, E). The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of genotype by environment (G x E)...
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