In complex feed structures, there exist main chemical functional groups which are associated with nutrient utilization and availability and functionality. Each
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of an IL-6 gene polymorphism,discovered in the 5' regulatory region,on porcine litter size.An association
2,4-dienoyl-CoA reductase 1 (DECR1) is the key rate-limiting enzyme in the metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Although this protein has been studied in
Barley grain (Hordeum vulgare L.) is characterized by a thick fibrous coat, a high level of β-glucans and simply-arranged starch granules. World production of
A single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)of 805 bp region in the intron 6 of transforming growth factor β1(TGF-β1)gene was identified by polymerase chain reaction
Advances in molecular biotechnology have introduced new generations of molecular markers for use in the genetic improvement of farm animals. Consequently, more