Since the beginning of the 20th century, scientists have identified the major genes responsible for the visible traits that define different chicken breeds. In 2004, the sequencing of the chicken genome once again revolutionized the study of domestication and the genetic diversity of breeds. Chickens: Understanding Their Visible Genetic Diversity revisits the visible genetic diversity of chickens by incorporating new knowledge provided by molecular genetics.… 171 p.
Series: Savoir-faire
Original Title: ‘Les poules : Comprendre leur diversité génétique visible’; Text in French.
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