Theriogenology
Volume 71, Issue 3 , Pages 509-518 , February 2009

Slow increase of Sertoli cell efficiency and daily sperm production causes delayed establishment of full sexual maturity in the rodent Chinchilla lanigera

Received 9 July 2008 ,Revised 20 August 2008 ,Accepted 25 August 2008.

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Theriogenology
Volume 71, Issue 3 , Pages 509-518 , February 2009

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