Identification of QTL controlling meat quality traits in an F<sub>2 </sub>cross between two chicken lines selected for either low or high growth rate

Identification of QTL controlling meat quality traits in an F<sub>2 </sub>cross between two chicken lines selected for either low or high growth rate

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Meat technological traits (i.e. meat pH, water retention and color) are important considerations for improving further processing of chicken meat. These quality traits were originally characterized in experimental lines selected for...

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Main Authors: Simon Jean, Porter Tom E, Vignal Alain, Duclos Michel J, Beaumont Catherine, Feve Katia, Berri Cécile M, Pitel Frédérique, Gilbert Hélène, Nadaf Javad, Aggrey Samuel E, Cogburn Larry A, Le Bihan-Duval Elisabeth
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/8/155

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