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Genome-wide association study revealed the genomic regions associated with skin pigmentation in an Ogye x White Leghorn F2 chicken population.
Poultry science - 1 Aug 2023
Cha Jihye, Jin Daehyeok, Kim Jae-Hwan, Kim Seung-Chang, Lim Jin A, Chai Han-Ha, Jung Seul A, Lee Jun-Heon, Lee Seung-Hwan
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Skin color in chickens is an economically important trait that determines the first impression of a consumer toward a broiler and can ultimately affect consumer choice in the market. Therefore, identification of genomic regions associated with skin color is crucial for increasing the sales value of chickens. Although previous studies have attempted to reveal the genetic markers associated with the skin coloration...
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