Association of PLIN2 polymorphisms with economic traits in Berkshire pigs
Meat and carcass quality attributes are important factors influencing consumer preference and profitability in the pork industry. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are essential for livestock breeding and improvement. In the present study, the pig Perilipin 2 (PLIN2) gene was characterized with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-jarb.org/journal/view.html?uid=2543&vmd=Full |
| Summary: | Meat and carcass quality attributes are important factors influencing consumer preference and profitability in the pork industry. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are essential for livestock breeding and improvement. In the present study, the pig Perilipin 2 (PLIN2) gene was characterized with the aim of detecting genetic variation at these loci in relation to economic traits in Berkshire pigs. Four SNPs (G6714C, G6813A, G10340A, and G10632A) were detected in this studied. Statistical analysis indicated that G6714C was significantly associated with the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) color score, G6813A, and G10340A significantly affected NPPC color score and NPPC marbling score, and G10632A significantly affected backfat thickness (BF) (p < 0.05). Therefore, the molecular markers used in the present study might provide a useful basis for identification and improvement of traits in the Berkshire pigs. |
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| ISSN: | 2671-4639 2671-4663 |