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Genetic analysis of a Kaijiang duck conservation population through genome-wide scan.
British poultry science - 1 Aug 2024
Shen Z, Zhang T, Twumasi G, Zhang J, Wang J, Xi Y, Wang R, Wang J, Zhang R, Liu H
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1. The Kaijiang duck is a native Chinese breed known for its excellent egg laying performance, killing-out percentage (88.57%), and disease resistance. The assessment of population genetic structure is the basis for understanding the genetics of indigenous breeds and for their protection and management.2. In this study, whole-genome sequencing was performed on 60 Kaijiang ducks to identify genetic variations and...
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