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Genomic insights into shank and eggshell color in Italian local chickens.
Poultry science - 1 Jun 2024
Perini Francesco, Cendron Filippo, Lasagna Emiliano, Cassandro Martino, Penasa Mauro
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Eggshell and shank color in poultry is an intriguing topic of research due to the roles in selection, breed recognition, and environmental adaptation. This study delves into the genomics foundations of shank and eggshell pigmentation in Italian local chickens through genome-wide association studies analysis to uncover the mechanisms governing these phenotypes. To this purpose, 483 animals from 20 local breeds (n...
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