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Divergent selection for shape of growth curve in Japanese quail. 1. Responses in growth parameters and food conversion

L. Hyánková
,
H. Knížetová
,
L. Dědková
&
J. Hort
Pages 583-589 | Published online: 28 Jun 2010

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