Revealing the genetic basis of coat color in Tibetan sheep through selective sweep and transcriptomic analyses [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceBackground and objectiveCoat color is an important economic trait in animal husbandry and plays a crucial role in the adaptability of animal. As a key economic trait in high-altitude areas, the genetic mechanisms regulating coat color in Tibetan sheep ...
Xue Li +10 more
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A genome-wide association study of coat color in Chinese Rex rabbits [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 Coat color is an important phenotypic characteristic of the domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and has specific economic importance in the Rex rabbit industry. Coat color varies considerably among different populations of rabbits, and several causal
Kai Zhang +10 more
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Intra-specific pelage color variation in a South American small rodent species [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2016 Intra-specific color variation is often underestimated by researchers, and among mammals, intra-specific differences in coloration are poorly documented for most species. The main goal of this study was to apply an objective color measurement methodology
M. L. Sandoval Salinas +3 more
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ASIP, AHCY and ITCH Genes Are Associated with the Coat Color of Local Goats (Capra hircus) of Southwestern China [PDF]
AnimalsThe local goat breeds of Chongqing represent the typical goat populations of Southwestern China and play a significant role in global goat research. However, studies on these goats remain limited.
Linyun Zhang +6 more
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Genome-Wide Association Analysis Identifies the PMEL Gene Affecting Coat Color and Birth Weight in Simmental × Holstein [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Coat color and birth weight, as easily selected traits in cattle, play important roles in cattle breeding. Therefore, we carried out a genome-wide association study on birth weight and coat color to identify loci or potential linkage regions in 233 ...
Jing Wang +9 more
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Genome-wide association scan and candidate gene analysis for seed coat color in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceIntroductionSeed coat color in sesame is a crucial trait for breeding programs as it is closely associated with important characteristics such as oil content, protein levels, and disease resistance, which directly influence seed quality and market value ...
Mohammed Elsafy +6 more
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Skin transcriptomic and selection signature analyses identify ASIP as a key gene in cattle coat color determination [PDF]
Frontiers in GeneticsObjectiveCoat color is a complex trait and plays an important role in breed identification. However, information regarding genes associated with coat color in cattle is limited, especially at the skin transcriptome level.MethodsWe investigated the ...
Xin Wang +10 more
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Coat color inheritance in American mink. [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2023 Abstract Background Understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying coat color inheritance has always been intriguing irrespective of the animal species including American mink (Neogale vison). The study of color inheritance in American mink is imperative since fur color is a deterministic factor for the success of mink ...
Thapa PC, Do DN, Manafiazar G, Miar Y.
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Discrepancies between Genetic and Visual Coat Color Assignment in Sarcidano Horse [PDF]
AnimalsThis study aimed to evaluate the discrepancies between genetic and visual coat color assignment in the Sarcidano Horse and to elucidate potential reasons.
Maria Consuelo Mura +5 more
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Association between MC1R gene and coat color segregation in Shanxia long black pig and Lulai black pig [PDF]
BMC Genomic Data, 2023 Background Coat color, as a distinct phenotypic characteristic of pigs, is often subject to preference and selection, such as in the breeding process of new breed.
Hao Zheng +9 more
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