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Bayesian fine-mapping pinpoints candidate genes and pleiotropic loci of production traits from a chicken backcrossing scheme.
BMC genomics - 16 Jun 2026
Sun Chi Mei, Geibel Johannes, Simianer Henner, Andersson Björn, Cavero David, Preisinger Rudolf, Weigend Steffen, Reimer Christian
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BACKGROUND: Understanding the genetic architecture of economically important traits in poultry is critical for improving breeding strategies. In this study, we investigated a backcrossing scheme between a White Layer line and Araucana chickens. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) were performed using array-genotyped and imputed data. We also explored the use of correlated traits as covariates, which helps to...
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