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Genetic characterization of local Italian breeds of chickens undergoing in situ conservation.
Poultry science - 1 Mar 2010
Zanetti E, De Marchi M, Dalvit C, Cassandro M
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The objectives of this study were to determine genetic variation and to analyze population structure of 6 Italian local chicken breeds involved in a conservation program. Twenty microsatellite markers were investigated in 337 birds belonging to 6 breeds: Ermellinata di Rovigo, Robusta Maculata, Robusta Lionata, Pépoi, Padovana, and Polverara; a commercial layer cross was used as reference. One hundred twelve...
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