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The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
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March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” The KRTAP15-1 gene affects cashmere fiber thickness in goats.
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