A selection breeding pattern for sexually dimorphic breast plumage color in Guangxi Yao chickens
ABSTRACT: The breast plumage color of Guangxi Yao chickens shows obvious sexual dimorphism, with roosters showing black and black with red, and hens displaying partridge and red. Black plumage in roosters is considered a sign of quality, necessitating the purification of plumage color. Here, we deve...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Poultry Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124007971 |