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Chenglong Luo
Life Sciences, general
Microbial Genetics and Genomics
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Open AccessIntegrative analysis of histomorphology, transcriptome and whole genome resequencing identified DIO2 gene as a crucial gene for the protuberant knob located on forehead in geese
During domestication, remarkable changes in behavior, morphology, physiology and production performance have taken place in farm animals. As one of the most economically important poultry, goose owns a unique ...
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Open AccessAccuracy of genomic prediction for growth and carcass traits in Chinese triple-yellow chickens
Growth and carcass traits are very important traits for broiler chickens. However, carcass traits can only be measured postmortem. Genomic selection may be a powerful tool for such traits because of its accura...
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Open AccessGenetic parameters and genome-wide association study of hyperpigmentation of the visceral peritoneum in chickens
Hyperpigmentation of the visceral peritoneum (HVP) has recently garnered much attention in the poultry industry because of the possible risk to the health of affected animals and the damage it causes to the ap...
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Open AccessGenome-wide association study of antibody response to Newcastle disease virus in chicken
Since the first outbreak in Indonesia in 1926, Newcastle disease has become one of the most common and contagious bird diseases throughout the world. To date, enhancing host antibody response by vaccination re...
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Open AccessGenetic dissection of growth traits in a Chinese indigenous × commercial broiler chicken cross
In China, consumers often prefer indigenous broiler chickens over commercial breeds, as they have characteristic meat qualities requested within traditional culinary customs. However, the growth-rate of these ...
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Open AccessGenetic effects of polymorphisms in candidate genes and the QTL region on chicken age at first egg
The age at first egg (AFE), an important indicator for sexual maturation in female chickens, is controlled by polygenes. Based on our knowledge of reproductive physiology, 6 genes including gonadotrophin relea...
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Open AccessPolymorphisms of the IGF1R gene and their genetic effects on chicken early growth and carcass traits
The insulin-like growth factor I receptor (IGF1R) has an important effect on growth, carcass, and meat quality traits in many species. However, few studies on associations of the IGF1R gene with growth and carcas...
