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Table 2 The genetic parameters of eggshell quality traits

From: Genome-wide association study exploring the genetic architecture of eggshell speckles in laying hens

Trait

Heritability

SE

L*

0.46

0.07

a*

0.39

0.07

b*

0.26

0.06

ESI

0.37

0.07

EW

0.50

0.07

ESS

0.28

0.06

SL

0.35

0.07

  1. Note: SE: standard error; L*, a*, and b*: eggshell colour; ESI: egg shape index; EW: egg weight; ESS: eggshell strength; SL: speckle level
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BMC Genomics

ISSN: 1471-2164

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