Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals the Genetic Basis of Duck Plumage Colors

Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals the Genetic Basis of Duck Plumage Colors

Plumage color is an artificially and naturally selected trait in domestic ducks. Black, white, and spotty are the main feather colors in domestic ducks. Previous studies have shown that black plumage color is caused by <i>MC1R</i>, and white plumage color is caused by <i>MITF</i...

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Main Authors: Xinye Zhang, Tao Zhu, Liang Wang, Xueze Lv, Weifang Yang, Changqing Qu, Haiying Li, Huie Wang, Zhonghua Ning, Lujiang Qu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
duck plumage color
<i>MC1R</i> gene
<i>MITF</i> gene
genome-wide association study
epitasis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/4/856

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