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Mapping and Sequencing of a Significant Quantitative Trait Locus Affecting Resistance to Koi Herpesvirus in Common Carp.
G3 (Bethesda, Md.) - 6 Nov 2018
Palaiokostas Christos, Robledo Diego, Vesely Tomas, Prchal Martin, Pokorova Dagmar, Piackova Veronika, Pojezdal Lubomir, Kocour Martin, Houston Ross D
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Cyprinids are the most highly produced group of fishes globally, with common carp being one of the most valuable species of the group. Koi herpesvirus (KHV) infections can result in high levels of mortality, causing major economic losses, and is listed as a notifiable disease by the World Organization for Animal Health. Selective breeding for host resistance has the potential to reduce morbidity and losses due to...
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