Table 2 Significant metabolites for FE traits used for pathway analysis.

From: Metabolomic networks and pathways associated with feed efficiency and related-traits in Duroc and Landrace pigs

Breed (Time point)*

Number of metabolites**

Module

Trait

Unique metabolites

Duroc (1)

11

Brown

FE

32

9

Brown

RFI

21

Turquoise

RFI

Duroc (2)

13

Blue

FE

70

8

Blue

TDG

8

Blue

RFI

55

Turquoise

TDG

Landrace (1)

8

Brown

RFI

36

 

22

Turquoise

DG

 

6

Yellow

DG

Landrace (2)

19

Turquoise

EDG

37

 

36

Turquoise

DG

  1. *Numbers (1, 2) represents time point 1 and 2 respectively. **The metabolites were identified based on the overlapping of the linear model and network association modules. FE = Feed efficiency; EDG = Early daily gain; TDG = Testing daily gain; DG = Daily gain; RFI = Residual feed intake