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Identification of a mechanism underlying heritable subfertility in roosters homozygous for the rose comb allele

Creator:

McLean, Derek J.

Abstract:

The overall objective of this research was to define the cellular basis underlying heritable subfertility in roosters homozygous for the rose comb allele (R/R). Fertilization in the hen is preceded by the ascension of motile sperm through the vagina and sperm sequestration within sperm storage tubules (SST). The objective of...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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I would like to thank Drs. Harold Engel, Murray Bakst, Bruce Rettig, and Fred Menino for serving