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Genome-wide association study exploring the genetic architecture of eggshell speckles in laying hens.
BMC genomics - 22 Nov 2023
Cheng Xue, Li Xinghua, Yang Mengyuan, Zheng Chuanwei, Li Haiying, Qu Lujiang, Ning Zhonghua
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Eggshell speckle phenotype is an important trait in poultry production because they affect eggshell quality. However, the genetic architecture of speckled eggshells remains unclear. In this study, we determined the heritability of eggshell speckles and conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on purebred Rhode Island Red (RIR) hens at 28 weeks to detect potential genomic loci and candidate...
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