Chai, Wenqiong2019-04-082019-04-082018https://hdl.handle.net/10182/10591Abstract with-held due to embargo.enhttps://researcharchive.lincoln.ac.nz/pages/rightsPCR-SSCPsheepwoolkeratinkeratin-associated proteinkeratin proteinkeratin protein gene (KRT)variationassociationfibre diameterfleece weightwool fibrewool qualitywool traitsKRT83Characterisation of keratin genes associated with wool traits : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln UniversityThesisANZSRC::070201 Animal BreedingANZSRC::060412 Quantitative Genetics (incl. Disease and Trait Mapping Genetics)Q112935878