Integrating GWAS and transcriptomics to identify candidate genes associated with the crest trait in Yongshun crested duck
The Yongshun crested duck (YCD) is a newly discovered ornamental duck breed characterized by a cluster of spherical feathers on the head. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying the crest trait in YCD remain unclear. In this study, we integrated whole-genome resequencing and transcriptomic analyses to identify candi...