Inheritance of white colour in Alpacas: Identifying the genes involved
This RIRDC report describes the research conducted as part of the alpaca colour genetics project to identify the genes involved in the inheritance of white colour in alpacas. Three approaches were used (Mendelian, physical and genetic) in an attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding colour inherit...
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| description | This RIRDC report describes the research conducted as part of the alpaca colour genetics project to identify the genes involved in the inheritance of white colour in alpacas. Three approaches were used (Mendelian, physical and genetic) in an attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding colour inheritance in alpacas. This project has successfully identified key mutations in genes that lead to differences in fibre colour in alpacas. Other genes, which play a role in colour variation in other species, were cleared of involvement in colour variation in alpacas. Through extensive observational analysis a model for Mendelian inheritance of the major colours was developed. In combination, these findings provide breeders with information that allows them to make informed colour breeding choices. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-422622017-01-30T14:58:31Z Inheritance of white colour in Alpacas: Identifying the genes involved Munyard, Kylie This RIRDC report describes the research conducted as part of the alpaca colour genetics project to identify the genes involved in the inheritance of white colour in alpacas. Three approaches were used (Mendelian, physical and genetic) in an attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding colour inheritance in alpacas. This project has successfully identified key mutations in genes that lead to differences in fibre colour in alpacas. Other genes, which play a role in colour variation in other species, were cleared of involvement in colour variation in alpacas. Through extensive observational analysis a model for Mendelian inheritance of the major colours was developed. In combination, these findings provide breeders with information that allows them to make informed colour breeding choices. 2013 Report http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42262 https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/items/11-074 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation fulltext |
| spellingShingle | Munyard, Kylie Inheritance of white colour in Alpacas: Identifying the genes involved |
| title | Inheritance of white colour in Alpacas: Identifying the genes involved |
| title_full | Inheritance of white colour in Alpacas: Identifying the genes involved |
| title_fullStr | Inheritance of white colour in Alpacas: Identifying the genes involved |
| title_full_unstemmed | Inheritance of white colour in Alpacas: Identifying the genes involved |
| title_short | Inheritance of white colour in Alpacas: Identifying the genes involved |
| title_sort | inheritance of white colour in alpacas: identifying the genes involved |
| url | https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/items/11-074 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42262 |