[The polymorphism of the kappa-casein gene and its connection to economically valuable traits in cattle].

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[The polymorphism of the kappa-casein gene and its connection to economically valuable traits in cattle].

TSitologiia i genetika - 1 Jan 2000

Dyman' T N, Glazko V I

Abstract excerpt

The literature data on milk protein (particularly kappa-casein) polymorphism study in different cattle breeds are represented. Allele variants of kappa-kasein are associated with lactation and have an influence on the composition of milk and its properties, including cheese-making properties. The...

Topics

Alleles
Animals
Caseins
Cattle
Genetic Variation
Genotype
Polymorphism, Genetic

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