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Analysis on the desert adaptability of indigenous sheep in the southern edge of Taklimakan Desert.
Scientific reports - 18 Jul 2022
Zhang Cheng-Long, Liu Chunjie, Zhang Jihu, Zheng Langman, Chang Qianqian, Cui Zilong, Liu Shudong
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The southern margin of the Taklimakan Desert is characterized by low rainfall, heavy sandstorms, sparse vegetation and harsh ecological environment. The indigenous sheep in this area are rich in resources, with the advantages of perennial estrus and good resistance to stress in most sheep. Exploring the molecular markers of livestock adaptability in this environment will provide the molecular basis for breeding...
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