Polymorphism of the pig pre-implantation protein 3 (prei3) gene and its association with litter size traits

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 36, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 209-214

  Niu, B Y ^a   Xiong, Y Z ^a   Li, F E ^a   Deng, C Y ^a   Jiang, S W ^a   Ye, L Z ^a   Wang, J ^a   Ding, S H ^b   Guo, W H ^c  

^a HUAZHONG AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b Hubei Husbandry Bureau   (China)

^c Qingping Breeding Pig Farm of Dangyang   (China)

Author keywords

Candidate gene approach; Polymorphism; prei3; Reproductive traits; Swine

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; PIERIS BRASSICAE; SUS SCROFA;

EID: 33751322357     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: 03751589     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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