A genome-wide association study reveals novel genomic regions and positional candidate genes for fat deposition in broiler chickens

A genome-wide association study reveals novel genomic regions and positional candidate genes for fat deposition in broiler chickens

Abstract Background Excess fat content in chickens has a negative impact on poultry production. The discovery of QTL associated with fat deposition in the carcass allows the identification of positional candidate genes (PCGs) that might regulate fat deposition and be useful for selection against exc...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Costa Monteiro Moreira, Clarissa Boschiero, Aline Silva Mello Cesar, James M. Reecy, Thaís Fernanda Godoy, Priscila Anchieta Trevisoli, Maurício E. Cantão, Mônica Corrêa Ledur, Adriana Mércia Guaratini Ibelli, Jane de Oliveira Peixoto, Ana Silvia Alves Meira Tavares Moura, Dorian Garrick, Luiz Lehmann Coutinho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Genomic heritability
QTL
Abdominal fat
Skin weight
Fatness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-4779-6

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