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A novel polymorphism of the GDF₁₀ gene and its association with body measurement traits in Chinese indigenous cattle.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 31 May 2011
Adoligbe C, Zan L S, Wang H B, Ujjan J A
Abstract excerpt
Body measurement traits are known to play numerous important roles in the assessment of productivity and economic value. They are influenced by several factors, among which genetic factors are predominant. The gene GDF₁₀ is involved in skeletal morphogenesis and is associated with body measurement traits. It may be an important candidate gene for marker-assisted selection. We used the PCR-SSCP technology to...
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