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Genetic structure and plumage color candidate genes of Yunnan Partridge duck revealed by whole genome resequencing.
Poultry science - 1 Oct 2026
Tang Siyi, Qi Jingjing, Yu Jie, Jin Weihua, Yuan Zaimei, Zhang Dinghua, Yang Hao, Jiao Xiaohong, Yang Mingping, Liu Hehe, Li Liang
Abstract excerpt
Feather color is an important economic trait and genetic marker in domestic ducks, and its genetic architecture is critical for selective breeding. The Yunnan Partridge duck is an important conserved population in Yunnan Province, China, comprising three plumage color types: spotted, gray, and yellow partridge. However, research on its genetic basis remains limited. This study aimed to elucidate the genetic...
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- Animals
- Ducks
- Feathers
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Pigmentation
- Genetic Variation
