A single point-mutation within the melanophilin gene causes the <it>lavender </it>plumage colour dilution phenotype in the chicken

by Tixier-Boichard Michèle, Gourichon David, Bed'hom Bertrand, Follett Sarah A, Vaez Mohsen, Burke Terry
Published 2008-01-01

The <it>lavender</it> plumage colour in Japanese quail is associated with a complex mutation in the region of <it>MLPH</it> that is related to differences in growth, feed consumpti...

by Bed’hom Bertrand, Vaez Mohsen, Coville Jean-Luc, Gourichon David, Chastel Olivier, Follett Sarah, Burke Terry, Minvielle Francis
Published 2012-08-01