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A global analysis of molecular markers and phenotypic traits in local chicken breeds in Taiwan.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2012
Chang C S, Chen C F, Berthouly-Salazar C, Chazara O, Lee Y P, Chang C M, Chang K H, Bed'Hom B, Tixier-Boichard M
Abstract excerpt
Molecular and phenotypic data have been combined to characterize the genetic diversity of six local chicken breeds maintained with a long-term conservation programme. Hua-Tung, Hsin-Yi, Ju-Chi and Quemoy originated from Taiwan, Shek-Ki is from South China, and Nagoya is from Japan. Molecular tools included 24 microsatellite markers, melanocortin 1 receptor (alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone receptor) (MC1R),...
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