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Genome-wide association study identified the candidate genes associated with angel wing trait in Pekin duck.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2023
Sun Yun-Xiao, Sang Qiang-Qiang, Yin Zhong-Tao, Zhang Fan, Zhu Feng, Hou Zhuo-Cheng
Abstract excerpt
Angel wing is a developmental wing deformity that can influence breeding and reproduction in the commercial duck industry. The nutrition foundation of angel wing trait was initially explored, but the genetic basic remains poorly understood. In this study, we identified candidate genes and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with angel wing trait in Pekin ducks using a genome-wide association study...
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