Marker density and statistical model designs to increase accuracy of genomic selection for wool traits in Angora rabbits

The Angora rabbit, a well-known breed for fiber production, has been undergoing traditional breeding programs relying mainly on phenotypes. Genomic selection (GS) uses genomic information and promises to accelerate genetic gain. Practically, to implement GS in Angora rabbit breeding, it is necessary...

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Main Authors: Chao Ning, Kerui Xie, Juanjuan Huang, Yan Di, Yanyan Wang, Aiguo Yang, Jiaqing Hu, Qin Zhang, Dan Wang, Xinzhong Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2022.968712/full