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Genome-wide identification of quantitative trait loci in a cross between Hampshire and Landrace II: meat quality traits.
BMC genetics - 28 Feb 2008
Markljung Ellen, Braunschweig Martin H, Karlskov-Mortensen Peter, Bruun Camilla S, Sawera Milena, Cho In-Cheol, Hedebro-Velander Ingela, Josell Asa, Lundström Kerstin, von Seth Gertrud, Jørgensen Claus B, Fredholm Merete, Andersson Leif
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Meat quality traits are important in pig breeding programs, but they are difficult to include in a traditional selection program. Marker assisted selection (MAS) of meat quality traits is therefore of interest in breeding programs and a Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) analysis is the key to identifying markers that can be used in MAS. In this study, Landrace and Hampshire intercross and backcross...
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