Fleece variation in alpaca (<it>Vicugna pacos</it>): a two-locus model for the Suri/Huacaya phenotype

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Genetic improvement of fibre-producing animal species has often induced transition from double coated to single coated fleece, accompanied by dramatic changes in skin follicles and hair composition, likely implying variation at multi...

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Main Authors: Antonini Marco, Apaza Nolberto, Valbonesi Alessandro, Presciuttini Silvano, Huanca Teodosio, Renieri Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/11/70