Genome-wide DNA methylation and transcriptome analyses reveal the key gene for wool type variation in sheep
Abstract Background Wool fibers are valuable materials for textile industry. Typical wool fibers are divided into medullated and non-medullated types, with the former generated from primary wool follicles and the latter by either primary or secondary wool follicles. The medullated wool is a common w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-023-00893-6 |