Genomic and functional gene studies suggest a key role of beta-carotene oxygenase 1 like (bco1l) gene in salmon flesh color.
Hanna Helgeland, Marte Sodeland, Nina Zoric, Jacob Seilø Torgersen, Fabian Grammes, Johannes v. Lintig, Thomas Moen, Sissel Kjøglum, Sigbjørn Lien, Dag Inge Våge
The paper identifies two SNPs associated with salmon flesh color and suggests bco1l as the likely gene responsible for color variation through functional studies.
Scientific Reports · Dec 27, 2019Peer-reviewedGenomics