Effects of carotenoid and vitamin E supplementation on oxidative stress and plumage coloration in house finches (Haemorhous mexicanus)
Authors:
- Mathieu GiraudeauMGMathieu Giraudeau
- Karen SweazeaKSKaren Sweazea
- Michael W. ButlerMBMichael W. Butler
- Kevin J. McGrawKMKevin J. McGraw
- 1 November 2013
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology
- Vol. 166 (3) , 406-413
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Funding Information
- National Science Foundation (IOS-0910357, 0923694)
- Kaytee Pet Products Inc.
- Fyssen Foundation
- Graduate College Dissertation Fellowship from Arizona State University
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