Inbreeding depression in the Lizard canary breed estimated by pedigree analysis

The influence of inbreeding depression on phenotypic traits of the Lizard canary from an Italian breeder was evaluated. The following traits were studied: birds' life span, number of surviving offspring, and morphological traits (type of plumage, spangles, feather quality, breast, cap, ground c...

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Main Authors: F. Cecchi, G. Giacalone, G. Paci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2016-01-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-201601-0003_inbreeding-depression-in-the-lizard-canary-breed-estimated-by-pedigree-analysis.php