Progress on major genes for high fecundity in ewes
The existence of major genes affecting fecundity in sheep flocks throughout the world has been demonstrated. Three major genes whose mutations can increase ovulation rate have been discovered, and all related to the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily. The mutant FecB of bone morphogene...
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| Language: | English |
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Higher Education Press
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering |
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| Online Access: | http://academic.hep.com.cn/fase/fileup/2095-7505/PDF/2095-7505-2014-4-282.pdf |