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Quantitative trait loci for fatty acid composition in longissimus dorsi and abdominal fat: results from a White Duroc x Erhualian intercross F2 population.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2009
Guo T, Ren J, Yang K, Ma J, Zhang Z, Huang L
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A whole-genome scan was performed on 660 F(2) animals including 250 barrows and 410 gilts in a White Duroc x Erhualian intercross population to detect quantitative trait loci (QTL) for fatty acid composition in the longissimus dorsi muscle and abdominal fat. A total of 153 QTL including 63 genome-wide significant QTL and 90 suggestive effects were identified for the traits measured. Significant effects were...
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