Polymorphisms of FST Gene and Their Association with Wool Quality Traits in Chinese Merino Sheep

    April 2017 in “ PloS one ”
    Guangwei Ma, Yankai Chu, Wenjian Zhang … Ning Wang
    Studysummary In this study, specific SNPs in the FST gene were significantly associated with various wool quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep, suggesting potential markers for breeding programs.
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