Table 1 Comparison of wool traits between Super Merino and Small Tail Han sheep.

From: A comparison of transcriptomic patterns measured in the skin of Chinese fine and coarse wool sheep breeds

Wool traits

Super Merino sheep (n = 8)

Small Tail Han) sheep (n = 8)

Greasy fleece weight (kg)

3.67 ± 0.24**

1.43 ± 0.15

Wool yield (%)

56.04 ± 3.58

61.24 ± 3.69*

Staple length (cm)

9.75 ± 1.02**

6.40 ± 0.94

Fibre Diameter (µm)

17.30 ± 0.56

34.18 ± 2.64**

Crimp Frequency n/2.5 cm

13.43 ± 1.21**

4.26 ± 0.57

Lanolin (%)

14.35 ± 2.18**

4.13 ± 0.77

  1. **P < 0.01 and *P < 0.05.
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