Sequencing Reveals Population Structure and Selection Signatures for Reproductive Traits in Yunnan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep (Ovis aries) [PDF]
Frontiers in Genetics, 2022 Yunnan semi-fine wool sheep are among the most important cultivated sheep breeds in China. However, their population structure, genetic characteristics and traits of interest are poorly studied.
Yi Guo +6 more
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Identification and characterization of circRNAs in the skin during wool follicle development in Aohan fine wool sheep [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2020 Background Aohan fine wool sheep (AFWS) is a historically bred fine wool sheep, cultivated in China. The wool has excellent quality and good textile performance.
Ranran Zhao +7 more
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Transcriptome analysis reveals genes associated with wool fineness in merinos [PDF]
PeerJ, 2023 Hair/wool usually plays an important role in maintaining animal physiological activities, and the economic value of wool cannot be ignored. At present, people set higher demands on wool fineness. Hence, improving wool fineness is the concern of fine wool
Shengchao Ma +6 more
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Transcriptomic analysis revealed that oar-miR-370-3p was involved in the regulation of wool fineness in Ordos fine-wool sheep [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceMicroRNA (miRNA) is a prominent topic in biological research, as it plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes. Identifying miRNAs associated with fiber traits enhances our understanding of the complex biological mechanisms ...
Cuiling Wu +7 more
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Design, validation, and application of a 1K liquid chip for genome-wide association analysis in Alpine Merino sheep [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceBecause wool is an important animal fiber and mutton is rich in nutrients, fine wool sheep are one of the most economically important livestock. China has been selecting and breeding high-quality fine wool sheep breeds since the 1950s and is the largest ...
Tingting Guo +11 more
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GenomicsThe development of wool has a complex regulatory mechanism both influenced by genetic and environmental factors. MicroRNAs (miRNA) were involved in various biological processes of animals, and may play an important role in the regulation of wool development.
Zhaohua, He +8 more
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Polymorphism of Keratin Gene KRT71 and Its Relationship with Wool Properties in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsKeratin plays a crucial role in wool formation. Conducting polymorphism studies on key keratin genes is helpful in identifying key SNP sites that might influence wool traits. In this research, kompetitive allele-specific PCR (KASP) genotyping and protein
Fangfang Zhao +7 more
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Phosphorus metabolic disorder of Guizhou semi-fine wool sheep. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2014 Guizhou semi-fine wool sheep are affected by a disease, characterized by emaciation, lameness, stiffness in the gait, enlargement of the costochondral junctions, and abnormal curvature in the long bones. The objective of this study was to determine possible relationships between the disease and mineral deficiencies.
Shen X, Zhang J, Zhang R.
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State College Times, November 1, 1932 [PDF]
, 1931 Volume 21, Issue 23https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartandaily/12792/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
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Results of using different breed studs in commercial fine wool sheep breeding [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 This work presents the material of research and production experiments on the crossing of stud rams of the North Caucasian meat and wool breed and Australian meat merino with fine wool ewes of a commercial herd.
Aboneev Vasily +4 more
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