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GWAS analysis using interspecific backcross progenies reveals superior blue catfish alleles responsible for strong resistance against enteric septicemia of catfish.
Molecular genetics and genomics : MGG - 1 Oct 2018
Tan Suxu, Zhou Tao, Wang Wenwen, Jin Yulin, Wang Xiaozhu, Geng Xin, Luo Jian, Yuan Zihao, Yang Yujia, Shi Huitong, Gao Dongya, Dunham Rex, Liu Zhanjiang
Abstract excerpt
Infectious diseases pose significant threats to the catfish industry. Enteric septicemia of catfish (ESC) caused by Edwardsiella ictaluri is the most devastating disease for catfish aquaculture, causing huge economic losses annually. Channel catfish and blue catfish exhibit great contrast in resistance against ESC, with channel catfish being highly susceptible and blue catfish being highly resistant. As such, the...
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