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Genome-wide study refines the quantitative trait locus for number of ribs in a Large White × Minzhu intercross pig population and reveals a new candidate gene.
Molecular genetics and genomics : MGG - 1 Oct 2016
Zhang Long-Chao, Yue Jing-Wei, Pu Lei, Wang Li-Gang, Liu Xin, Liang Jing, Yan Hua, Zhao Ke-Bin, Li Na, Shi Hui-Bi, Zhang Yue-Bo, Wang Li-Xian
Abstract excerpt
In China, sparerib is one of the most valuable parts of the pork carcass. As a result, candidate gene mining for number of ribs has become an interesting study focus. To examine the genetic basis for this major trait, we genotyped 596 individuals from an F2 Large White × Minzhu intercross pig population using the PorcineSNP60 Genotyping BeadChip. The genome-wide association study identified a locus for number of...
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