African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12486

Full Length Research Paper

Genetic characterization of indigenous Tswana pig population using microsatellite markers

Mosweu Nicodemus
  • Mosweu Nicodemus
  • Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Private Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Thutwa Ketshephaone
  • Thutwa Ketshephaone
  • Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Private Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Nsoso Shalaulani James
  • Nsoso Shalaulani James
  • Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Private Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Kgwatalala Patrick Monametsi
  • Kgwatalala Patrick Monametsi
  • Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Private Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.
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  •  Received: 18 March 2020
  •  Accepted: 18 May 2020
  •  Published: 31 August 2020

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