Fine-mapping and identification of candidate causal genes for tail length in the Merinolandschaf breed
oleh: Dominik Karl Lagler, Elisabeth Hannemann, Kim Eck, Jürgen Klawatsch, Doris Seichter, Ingolf Russ, Christian Mendel, Gesine Lühken, Stefan Krebs, Helmut Blum, Maulik Upadhyay, Ivica Medugorac
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2022-09-01 |
Deskripsi
Using SNP-association analysis and genetic mapping, a SNP and an insertion in and close to HOXB13 associated with short tail length is identified in Merino sheep, which may be a target for safely selecting shorter tails and improving sheep welfare.