Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits

    July 2019 in “ Animals ”
    Shaobin Li, Huitong Zhou, Hua Gong … Jonathan G. H. Hickford
    Studysummary This study identified a new ovine KRTAP21-1 gene variant in sheep, with wool yield affected by the variant, suggesting its potential as a genetic marker for improving wool production.
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