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Polymorphism of DSG4 gene and Its association with wool traits in fur sheep

Published

2011

Status

Limited Access

Language

zh

ILRI Programs

  • Feed and forage development
Journal Article
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/12443

Citation

Zhang Ge; Zhang Yuan-yue; Han Jian-lin; Guan Wei-jun; Li Ying-kang; Xu Bin; Zhang Xiu-tao; Ma Yue-hui. 2011. Polymorphism of DSG4 gene and Its association with wool traits in fur sheep. Acta Veterinaria Et Zootechnica Sinica (5): 641-649

Tags

  • animal breeding
  • animal products
  • genetics
  • sheep

Internet URL

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Author(s)

  • Zhang, Ge
  • Zhang, Yuan-yue
  • Han Jianlin
  • Guan, Wei-Jun
  • Li, Ying-kang
  • Xu, Bin
  • Zhang, Xiu-tao
  • Ma, Yue-hui

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