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Genome-wide association analysis of meat quality traits in a porcine Large White × Minzhu intercross population.
International journal of biological sciences - 1 Jan 2012
Luo Weizhen, Cheng Duxue, Chen Shaokang, Wang Ligang, Li Yong, Ma Xiaojun, Song Xin, Liu Xin, Li Wen, Liang Jing, Yan Hua, Zhao Kebin, Wang Chuduan, Wang Lixian, Zhang Longchao
Abstract excerpt
Pork quality is an economically important trait and one of the main selection criteria for breeding in the swine industry. In this genome-wide association study (GWAS), 455 pigs from a porcine Large White × Minzhu intercross population were genotyped using the Illumina PorcineSNP60K Beadchip, and phenotyped for intramuscular fat content (IMF), marbling, moisture, color L*, color a*, color b* and color score in...
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