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1 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
March 1985 in “Head & neck surgery” Hair-bearing punch grafting effectively repaired damage from artificial hair implants.
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13 citations,
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2 citations,
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8 citations,
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8 citations,
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7 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
July 2022 in “Scientific reports” Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
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January 2010 in “Animal” South American camelids should be sheared early, fleece type affects fiber quality, and the S/P follicle ratio doesn't distinguish between Bolivian llama genotypes.
12 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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5 citations,
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9 citations,
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6 citations,
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11 citations,
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