Review
Open access
Aug 2026
From markers to mechanisms: a comprehensive review of major genes and quantitative trait loci shaping the modern sheep (Ovis aries)
This narrative review synthesizes major advances in sheep genetic mapping, functional genomics, and GS relevant to economically important traits to provide researchers, breeders, and students with a balanced, evidence-based resource to guide future genomic improvements in sustainable sheep production.
Mostafa Ghaderi-Zefrehei, Effat Nasre Esfahani, Hassan Amini Pozveh et al.
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