Identification of fat and lean phenotypes in chickens using molecular markers
US7666590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods of screening chickens to determine those more likely to have a lean or fat phenotype. The invention also provides methods of screening chickens to identify a polymorphism associated with a fat or lean phenotype.
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