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Microsatellite analysis revealed genetic diversity and population structure among Chinese cashmere goats.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2011
Di R, Vahidi S M Farhad, Ma Y H, He X H, Zhao Q J, Han J L, Guan W J, Chu M X, Sun W, Pu Y P
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Most cashmere goats are found in northern China and Mongolia. They are regarded as precious resources for their production of high quality natural fibre for the textile industry. It was the first time that the genetic diversity and population structure of nine Chinese cashmere populations has been assessed using 14 ISAG/FAO microsatellite markers. In addition, two Iranian populations and one West African goat...
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