Cheng-Jia Zang

Molecular insights into how maternal investment shapes embryonic development for improving conservation breeding of the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis).

The Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) remains critically endangered in the wild due to severe habitat loss and historical hunting. Although ex situ breeding has achieved demographic success, the low recruitment of reintroduced populations highlights the importance of improving offspring quality. Egg weight, a dire...