Genome-wide scan for runs of homozygosity in Asian wild boars and Anqing six-end-white pigs.
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DOI: 10.1111/age.13250
Abstract: Inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity are serious problems in local Chinese pig breeds. Runs of homozygosity (ROHs) are contiguous lengths of homozygous genotypes that can provide information on inbreeding levels, mating schemes, selection pressure,… read more here.
Keywords: anqing six; asian wild; homozygosity; six end ... See more keywords
RNA sequencing analysis of the longissimus dorsi to identify candidate genes underlying the intramuscular fat content in Anqing Six-end-white pigs.
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DOI: 10.1111/age.13308
Abstract: Intramuscular fat (IMF) is a significant marker for pork quality. The Anqing Six-end-white pig has the characteristics of high meat quality and IMF content. Owing to the influence of European commercial pigs and a late… read more here.
Keywords: anqing six; candidate genes; imf content; six end ... See more keywords