Integrated Analysis of mRNA Expression, CpG Island Methylation, and Polymorphisms in the MITF Gene in Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos)

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Ducks with different plumage colors. (a) Putian Black duck (PTB); (b) Putian White duck (PTW); (c) Liancheng White duck (LC); (d) Longsheng Jade-green duck (LS). PTB duck is the only indigenous breed with black plumage on the whole body. It has black beaks and webbed feet. PTW duck has white plumage, yellow beaks, and webbed feet. LC duck has white plumage, black beaks, and webbed feet. LS duck has glossy black feathers, black beaks, and webbed feet. Male duck has a malachite green head.

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