Wool Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in Sheep: A Review

    May 2016 in “ Genes ”
    Hua Gong, Huitong Zhou, Rachel Forrest … Jon G. H. Hickford
    Studysummary This review explains the genetic diversity of sheep wool keratin-associated protein genes and explores how this variation might be leveraged for selective breeding to enhance wool fiber traits.
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