research Effect of immunization against melatonin on seasonal fleece growth in feral goats 11 citations , September 1992 in “Journal of pineal research” Immunizing goats against melatonin can temporarily change their cashmere growth cycles and increase fleece production.
research CRISPR/Cas9‐mediated loss of FGF5 function increases wool staple length in sheep 47 citations , June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.
research Identification of the KAP27-1 gene in sheep and its effect on wool traits July 2022 in “New Zealand journal of agricultural research” The KRTAP27-1 gene variations in sheep may affect wool length and weight.
research Ovine KRT81 Variants and Their Influence on Selected Wool Traits of Commercial Value 4 citations , May 2024 in “Genes” KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits 7 citations , July 2019 in “Animals” The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.