Phenotypic Analysis of Growth and Morphological Traits in Miniature Breeds of Japanese Indigenous Chickens

Japanese indigenous chickens include approximately 50 breeds exhibiting various morphological traits, such as a long tail. These genetic resources will be important for revealing the genetic basis of morphological traits in the future. However, little is known about the phenotypic characteristics...

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Main Authors: Ryoko Ono, Haruka Miyachi, Harui Usui, Rina Oguchi, Kenji Nishimura, Kanna Takahashi, Yuri Yamagishi, Nonoka Kawamura, Remi Matsushita, Tatsuhiko Goto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2022-01-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/59/1/59_0200110/_pdf/-char/en