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Genetic parameter estimation and molecular foundation of chicken beak shape.
Poultry science - 1 Jun 2024
Chen Anqi, Zhao Xiaoyu, Wen Junhui, Zhao Xiurong, Wang Gang, Zhang Xinye, Ren Xufang, Zhang Yalan, Cheng Xue, Yu Xiaofan, Mei Xiaohan, Wang Huie, Guo Menghan, Jiang Xiaoyu, Wei Guozhen, Wang Xue, Jiang Runshen, Guo Xing, Ning Zhonghua, Qu Lujiang
Abstract excerpt
The bird beak is mainly functioned as feeding and attacking, and its shape has extremely important significance for survival and reproduction. In chickens, since beak shape could lead to some disadvantages including pecking and waste of feed, it is important to understand the inheritance of chicken beak shape. In the present study, we firstly established 4 indicators to describe the chicken beak shapes, including...
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