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Molecular characteristics of MC1R gene in tile-grey plumage of domestic chicken

L. Y. Zhanga College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, ChinaView further author information
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M. Y. Huanga College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, ChinaView further author information
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Y. Lia College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China;b Department of Bioengineering, Enshi Polytechnic College, Enshi, Hubei, ChinaView further author information
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X. D. Yangc Kunming Yunling-Grand Poultry Breeder and Feed Company, Kunming, Yunnan, ChinaView further author information
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Y. S. Luoc Kunming Yunling-Grand Poultry Breeder and Feed Company, Kunming, Yunnan, ChinaView further author information
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X. W. Shia College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 382-389 | Received 20 Sep 2019, Accepted 05 Mar 2020, Published online: 04 May 2020

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