Genetic Mapping of Head Size Related Traits in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio).

ABSTRACT: Head size is important economic trait for many aquaculture fish which is directly linked to their carcass yield. The genetic basis of head size trait remains unclear in many widely cultured fish species. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the most widely studied fish due to its importance on both economic and environmental aspects. In this study, we performed genome-wide association study using 433 Yellow River carp individuals from multiple families to identify loci and genes potentially associated with head size related traits including head length (HL), head length/body length ratio (HBR), eye diameter (ED), and eye cross (EC). QTL mapping was utilized to filter the effects of population stratification and improve power for the candidates identification in the largest survey

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6190898 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature