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Genome-wide association study reveals the genetic basis of meat quality traits in Sichuan Shelduck.
Poultry science - 1 May 2026
Yang Zhao, Xi Yang, Qi Jingjing, Bai Lili, Zhang Jun, Lv Jia, Li Bo, Li Liang, Liu Hehe
Abstract excerpt
Sichuan Shelduck, a unique Chinese indigenous duck breed, exhibits superior meat quality traits, but its genetic basis has not been systematically evaluated. This study assessed meat quality traits, including pH, color, shear force, moisture, and intramuscular fat (IMF) in 240 Sichuan Shelducks (123 males and 117 females). At 90 days, males exhibited higher IMF (2.83% ± 0.58 vs. 2.79% ± 0.63, P < 0.01) and...
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