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Whole genome resequencing reveals genomic regions related to red plumage in ducks.
Poultry science - 1 Jun 2024
Zhang Xinye, Yang Fangxi, Zhu Tao, Zhao Xiurong, Zhang Jinxin, Wen Junhui, Zhang Yalan, Wang Gang, Ren Xufang, Chen Anqi, Wang Xue, Wang Liang, Lv Xueze, Yang Weifang, Qu Changqing, Wang Huie, Ning Zhonghua, Qu Lujiang
Abstract excerpt
Plumage color is a characteristic trait of ducks that originates as a result of natural and artificial selection. As a conspicuous phenotypic feature, it is a breed characteristic. Previous studies have identified some genes associated with the formation of black and white plumage in ducks. However, studies on the genetic basis underlying the red plumage phenotype in ducks are limited. Here, genome-wide...
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