Research paperAssociation study and expression analysis of MTNR1A as a candidate gene for body measurement and meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Keywords: MTNR1A; melatonin receptor 1A; BMTs; body measurement traits; MQTs; meat quality traits; MAS; marker-assisted selection; BL; body length; WH; withers height; HH; hip height; RL; rump length; HW; hip width; CD; chest depth; HG; heart girth; PBW; pin bone w