A genome-wide scan study identifies a single nucleotide substitution in the tyrosinase gene associated with white coat colour in a red deer (Cervus elaphus) population

Abstract Background Red deer with very pale coat colour are observed sporadically. In the red deer (Cervus elaphus) population of Reinhardswald in Germany, about 5% of animals have a white coat colour that is not associated with albinism. In order to facilitate the conservation of the animals, it sh...

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Main Authors: Gerald Reiner, Kirsten Tramberend, Florian Nietfeld, Klaus Volmer, Christine Wurmser, Ruedi Fries, Hermann Willems
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Genetics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-020-0814-0