Refined localization of the <it>FAT1 </it>quantitative trait locus on pig chromosome 4 by marker-assisted backcrossing

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A major QTL for fatness and growth, denoted <it>FAT1</it>, has previously been detected on pig chromosome 4q (SSC4q) using a Large White – wild boar intercross. Progeny that carried the wild boar allele at this locus had...

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Main Authors: Andersson Leif, Andersson Kjell, Stern Susanne, Berg Frida, Moller Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/7/17

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