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Integration of GWAS and eGWAS to screen candidate genes underlying green head traits in male ducks.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2023
Wang Jianmei, Jiang Shuaixue, Xi Yang, Qi Jingjing, Ma Shengchao, Li Liang, Wang Jiwen, Bai Lili, He Hua, Xu Hengyong, Liu Hehe
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Sexually dimorphic plumage coloration is widespread in birds. The male possesses more brightly colored feathers than the female. Dark green head feathers comprise one of the most typical appearance characteristics of the male Ma duck compared with the female. However, there are noticeable individual differences observed in these characteristics. Herein, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) were employed to...
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