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Genomic insights into local adaptation and phenotypic diversity of Wenchang chickens.
Poultry science - 1 Mar 2024
Gu Li-Hong, Wu Ran-Ran, Zheng Xin-Li, Fu An, Xing Zeng-Yang, Chen Yi-Yong, He Zhong-Chun, Lu Li-Zhi, Qi Yan-Tao, Chen An-Hong, Zhang Ya-Ping, Xu Tie-Shan, Peng Min-Sheng, Ma Cheng
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Wenchang chicken, a prized local breed in Hainan Province of China renowned for its exceptional adaptability to tropical environments and good meat quality, is deeply favored by the public. However, an insufficient understanding of its population architecture and the unclear genetic basis that governs its typical attributes have posed challenges in the protection and breeding of this precious breed. To address...
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