A new mapping method for quantitative trait loci of silkworm

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Silkworm is the basis of sericultural industry and the model organism in insect genetics study. Mapping quantitative trait loci (QTLs) underlying economically important traits of silkworm is of high significance for promoting the sil...

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Main Authors: Sima Yang-Fu, Zhu Zhi-Hong, Tang Yun-Ting, Wei Chang-Shuai, Xu Hai-Ming, Lou Xiang-Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/12/19