Identification of a novel allele of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG) and its association with resistance to Aeromonas salmonicida in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).

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Bacterial and viral diseases are major problems in Atlantic salmon aquaculture, but may be challenged through selection of brood stock with enhanced survival to diseases. Today's selection strategy is based on controlled challenge tests using siblings of the breeding candidates, and is thus indir...

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