Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
July 1, 2026PoultryOpen Access

Association of SNPs Located in Different Candidate Genes with Growth Traits in Two Japanese Quail Lines

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

AEAhmed M. EmamFayoum UniversityEEE. A. El-FullFayoum UniversityBMBothaina Y. MahmoudFayoum University

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Randomized trial investigates gene associations affecting growth traits in Japanese quail lines, suggesting implications for breeding.

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify genetic associations between SNPs in key genes and growth traits in Japanese quail.
  • Compared allele frequency shifts between high-growth and control quail lines across 21 generations of selection.
  • Genotyped GH, PRL, BMPR-1B, and VIPR-1 genes using PCR-RFLP methods.
  • Conducted association analysis of SNP variations and their impact on body weight.
  • GH and BMPR-1B homozygous genotypes (BB) significantly increased body weight in the HGR line (specific weights not provided).
  • The AA genotype of VIPR-1 positively correlated with growth, while the BB genotype negatively affected body weight.
  • Estimated additive effects highlighted the heritable potential of the associated SNPs.

Cite This Study

Emam et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44b0485cd2549c8bc44ea0https://doi.org/10.3390/poultry5040047
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Microsatellite loci diversity and their association with different traits in two Japanese quail lines2026
  2. 2Genome-Wide Association Studies in Japanese Quails of the F2 Resource Population Elucidate Molecular Markers and Candidate Genes for Body Weight Parameters2025
  3. 3Genome-Wide Association Study Revealed Putative SNPs and Candidate Genes Associated with Growth and Meat Traits in Japanese Quail2024 · 8 citations
  4. 4Detection of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 genes related to growth traits in purebred and crossbred quails2024 · 1 citations
  5. 5Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of GHSR and TGFB2 Genes with Growth and Body Composition Traits in Sire and Dam Lines of a Broiler Chicken2013 · 41 citations