The Mean Staple Length of Wool Fiber Is Associated with Variation in the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-2 Gene

    January 2020 in “ Genes ”
    Shaobin Li, Huitong Zhou, Hua Gong … Jon G. H. Hickford
    Studysummary This study found that genetic variation in the KRTAP21-2 gene among crossbred Merino lambs was associated with differences in wool traits, particularly mean staple length.
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