Open AccessThe results of the investigation of the β-casein gene polymorphism in sheep breed – Review
Author(s) -
Krisztigy,
András Jávor,
Szilvia Kusza
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
acta agraria debreceniensis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2416-1640
DOI - 10.34101/actaagrar/73/1630
Subject(s) - breed , casein , allele , polymorphism (computer science) , gene , biology , milk production , milk protein , genetics , food science , zoology
β-casein is the most abundant protein fraction in sheep milk, and has at least six different alleles (A, B, C, G, X, Y). The alleles of the β-casein gene may influence on the quality and quantity of milk. Knowing the gene polymorphism has an important role in the process of milk production. The properties of milk could be positively influenced by themolecular genetic methods.