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Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals the Genetic Basis of Duck Plumage Colors.
Genes - 31 Mar 2023
Zhang Xinye, Zhu Tao, Wang Liang, Lv Xueze, Yang Weifang, Qu Changqing, Li Haiying, Wang Huie, Ning Zhonghua, Qu Lujiang
Abstract excerpt
Plumage color is an artificially and naturally selected trait in domestic ducks. Black, white, and spotty are the main feather colors in domestic ducks. Previous studies have shown that black plumage color is caused by MC1R, and white plumage color is caused by MITF. We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify candidate genes associated with white, black, and spotty plumage in ducks. Two...
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