Population validation of reproductive gene mutation loci and association with the litter size in Nubian goat

<p>Litter size is an important component trait of doe reproduction. By improving it, production efficiency and economic benefits can be significantly provided. Genetic marker-assisted selection (MAS) based on proven molecular indicators could enhance the efficacy of goat selection, as well as...

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Main Authors: S. Zhang, X. Gao, Y. Jiang, Y. Shen, H. Xie, P. Pan, Y. Huang, Y. Wei, Q. Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2021-09-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:https://aab.copernicus.org/articles/64/375/2021/aab-64-375-2021.pdf