The quail genome: insights into social behaviour, seasonal biology and infectious disease response
Abstract Background The Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is a popular domestic poultry species and an increasingly significant model species in avian developmental, behavioural and disease research.Results We have produced a high-quality quail genome sequence, spanning 0.93 Gb assigned to Panini Grills / Sandwich Presses 33 chromosomes.In terms o