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QTL and association analysis for skin and fibre pigmentation in sheep provides evidence of a major causative mutation and epistatic effects.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2013
Raadsma H W, Jonas E, Fleet M R, Fullard K, Gongora J, Cavanagh C R, Tammen I, Thomson P C
Abstract excerpt
The pursuits of white features and white fleeces free of pigmented fibre have been important selection objectives for many sheep breeds. The cause and inheritance of non-white colour patterns in sheep has been studied since the early 19th century. Discovery of genetic causes, especially those which predispose pigmentation in white sheep, may lead to more accurate selection tools for improved apparel wool. This...
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