research Variation in the caprine keratin-associated protein 15-1 (KAP15-1) gene affects cashmere fibre diameter 30 citations , March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” The KRTAP15-1 gene affects cashmere fiber thickness in goats.
research PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ANATOLIAN NATIVE GOAT DOWN-HAIR FIBERS IN COMPARISON WITH CASHMERE FIBER 3 citations , March 2019 in “Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon” Anatolian native goat down-hair is similar to cashmere and can be used for high-quality textiles.
research Sequence Variation in Caprine KRTAP6-2 Affects Cashmere Fiber Diameter 2 citations , August 2022 in “Animals” Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
research Evaluation of melatonin and bromocryptine administration in Spanish goats 10 citations , June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
research Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in the Capra hircus and Association of Its Variation with Cashmere Traits 1 citations , September 2023 in “Animals” A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.