Identification of genes associated with intramuscular fat deposition and composition in Nellore breed

The amount and composition of intramuscular fat (IMF) influence the sensory characteristics, nutritional value of beef and human health. The amount of fatty acid and its composition in beef varies by breed, nutrition, sex, age or carcass finishing level. The fat deposition and composition are determ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cesar, Aline Silva Mello
Other Authors: Coutinho, Luiz Lehmann
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Biblioteca Digitais de Teses e Dissertações da USP 2014
Subjects:
Fat
SNP
Online Access:http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11139/tde-12082014-103102/