Exploring Variation in Ovine KRTAP19-5 and Its Effect on Fine Wool Fiber Curvature in Chinese Tan Sheep

    July 2024 in “ Animals ”
    Lingrong Bai, Huitong Zhou, Wenhao Li … Jon G. H. Hickford
    Studysummary In this study on Chinese Tan sheep, researchers discovered a variant of the KRTAP19-5 gene associated with decreased curvature of fine wool fibres, highlighting potential genetic markers for improving wool quality.
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