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A genome-wide association study reveals novel genomic regions and positional candidate genes for fat deposition in broiler chickens.
BMC genomics - 21 May 2018
Moreira Gabriel Costa Monteiro, Boschiero Clarissa, Cesar Aline Silva Mello, Reecy James M, Godoy Thaís Fernanda, Trevisoli Priscila Anchieta, Cantão Maurício E, Ledur Mônica Corrêa, Ibelli Adriana Mércia Guaratini, Peixoto Jane de Oliveira, Moura Ana Silvia Alves Meira Tavares, Garrick Dorian, Coutinho Luiz Lehmann
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BACKGROUND: Excess fat content in chickens has a negative impact on poultry production. The discovery of QTL associated with fat deposition in the carcass allows the identification of positional candidate genes (PCGs) that might regulate fat deposition and be useful for selection against excess fat content in chicken's carcass. This study aimed to estimate genomic heritability coefficients and to identify QTLs...
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