OMIA 002278-9135 : Feather colour, mosaic in Serinus canaria |
Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s) (MIM number):
611740
Mendelian trait/disorder:
yes
Considered a defect:
no
Key variant known:
no
History:
Mosaic is actually a breed created by crossing the red siskin (Spinus cucullatus) with the common canary (Serinus canaria) and then backcrossing to the canary while selecting for pigmentation.
Associated gene:
| Symbol | Description | Species | Chr | Location | OMIA gene details page | Other Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCO2 | beta-carotene oxygenase 2 | Serinus canaria | - | no genomic information (-..-) | BCO2 | Homologene, Ensembl, NCBI gene |
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- Created by Frank Nicholas on 17 Jun 2020