Evolution of the Avian Eggshell Biomineralization Protein Toolkit – New Insights From Multi-Omics
The avian eggshell is a remarkable biomineral, which is essential for avian reproduction; its properties permit embryonic development in the desiccating terrestrial environment, and moreover, are critically important to preserve unfertilized egg quality for human consumption. This calcium carbonate...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Genetics |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2021.672433/full |