Whole genome sequencing identified genomic diversity and candidated genes associated with economic traits in Northeasern Merino in China

Introduction: Northeast Merino (NMS) is a breed developed in Northeast China during the 1960s for wool and meat production. It exhibits excellent traits such as high wool yield, superior meat quality, rapid growth rate, robust disease resistance, and adaptability to cold climates. However, no studie...

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Main Authors: Wenfeng Yi, Mingyue Hu, Lulu Shi, Ting Li, Chunyan Bai, Fuliang Sun, Huihai Ma, Zhongli Zhao, Shouqing Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2024.1302222/full