A Conditional Multi-Trait Sequence GWAS Discovers Pleiotropic Candidate Genes and Variants for Sheep Wool, Skin Wrinkle, and Breech Cover Traits

    July 2021 in “ Genetics selection evolution ”
    Sunduimijid Bolormaa, Andrew Swan, Paul Stothard … Iona M. MacLeod
    Studysummary This study used whole-genome sequence data to identify numerous putative causal variants and genes affecting key wool traits and skin wrinkle in Merino sheep, highlighting their polygenic and pleiotropic nature.
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