Article
SNP and INDEL detection in a QTL region on chicken chromosome 2 associated with muscle deposition.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2015
Godoy T F, Moreira G C M, Boschiero C, Gheyas A A, Gasparin G, Paduan M, Andrade S C S, Montenegro H, Burt D W, Ledur M C, Coutinho L L
Abstract excerpt
Genetic improvement is important for the poultry industry, contributing to increased efficiency of meat production and quality. Because breast muscle is the most valuable part of the chicken carcass, knowledge of polymorphisms influencing this trait can help breeding programs. Therefore, the complete genome of 18 chickens from two different experimental lines (broiler and layer) from EMBRAPA was sequenced, and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
