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Transcriptome sequencing and analysis of wild Amur Ide (Leuciscus waleckii) inhabiting an extreme alkaline-saline lake reveals insights into stress adaptation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Xu Jian, Ji Peifeng, Wang Baosen, Zhao Lan, Wang Jian, Zhao Zixia, Zhang Yan, Li Jiongtang, Xu Peng, Sun Xiaowen
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BACKGROUND: Amur ide (Leuciscus waleckii) is an economically and ecologically important species in Northern Asia. The Dali Nor population inhabiting Dali Nor Lake, a typical saline-alkaline lake in Inner Mongolia, is well-known for its adaptation to extremely high alkalinity. Genome information is needed for conservation and aquaculture purposes, as well as to gain further understanding into the genetics of...
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