Mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL) in sheep. I. A new male framework linkage map and QTL for growth rate and body weight

<p>Abstract</p> <p>A male sheep linkage map comprising 191 microsatellites was generated from a single family of 510 Awassi-Merino backcross progeny. Except for ovine chromosomes 1, 2, 10 and 17, all other chromosomes yielded a LOD score difference greater than 3.0 between the best...

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Main Authors: Attard Gina, Jones Marilyn, Jonas Elisabeth, Lam Mary K, Cavanagh Colin, Zenger Kyall R, Thomson Peter C, Raadsma Herman W, Palmer David, Nicholas Frank W
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
Online Access:http://www.gsejournal.org/content/41/1/34