A genome scan for quantitative trait loci affecting growth-related traits in an F1 family of Asian seabass (<it>Lates calcarifer</it>)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Body weight and length are economically important traits in foodfish species influenced by quantitative trait loci (QTL) and environmental factors. It is usually difficult to dissect the genetic and environmental effects. Asian seaba...

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Main Authors: Yue Gen, Zhu Ze, Lo Loong, Wang Chun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/7/274