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November 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The study found specific skin cells and genes that may affect the quality of cashmere in Liaoning Cashmere Goats.
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The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.