Genetic Improvement, Selection Efficiency and Estimation of Genetic Change
Author | : Commonwealth Bureau of Animal Breeding and Genetics |
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Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 1968 |
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Author | : Commonwealth Bureau of Animal Breeding and Genetics |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 1968 |
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Author | : Bhanu P. Chowdhary |
Publisher | : S. Karger AG (Switzerland) |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
This publication provides an update on the current status of gene maps in different livestock and pet/companion animal species. The findings summarized in species specific commentaries and original articles testify the rapid advances made in the field of animal genomics. Of significant interest is the fact that current investigations are providing headways for two important and exciting research fronts: targeted high-resolution mapping leading to the application of genomic information in addressing questions of economic and biological significance in animals, and the initiation of whole genome sequencing projects for some of the animal species. Like in humans and mice, this will set the stage for a new level of research and real time complex analysis of the genomes of these species. Animal Genomics signifies the beginning of a new era in this field and celebrates the achievements of the past 20 years of genomics research. It will be of special interest to researchers involved in genome analysis - both gross chromosomal as well as molecular - in various animal species, and to comparative and evolutionary geneticists.
Author | : Yunbi Xu |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 756 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1845936248 |
Recent advances in plant genomics and molecular biology have revolutionized our understanding of plant genetics, providing new opportunities for more efficient and controllable plant breeding. Successful techniques require a solid understanding of the underlying molecular biology as well as experience in applied plant breeding. Bridging the gap between developments in biotechnology and its applications in plant improvement, Molecular Plant Breeding provides an integrative overview of issues from basic theories to their applications to crop improvement including molecular marker technology, gene mapping, genetic transformation, quantitative genetics, and breeding methodology.
Author | : Rodomiro Ortiz Ríos |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2015-09-16 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319205323 |
The field of plant breeding has grown rapidly in the last decade with breakthrough research in genetics and genomics, inbred development, population improvement, hybrids, clones, self-pollinated crops, polyploidy, transgenic breeding and more. This book discusses the latest developments in all these areas but explores the next generation of needs and discoveries including omics beyond genomics, cultivar seeds and intellectual and property rights. This book is a leading-edge publication of the latest results and forecasts important areas of future needs and applications.
Author | : Julius van der Werf |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2008-10-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1402090056 |
Fitness and adaptation are fundamental characteristics of plant and animal species, enabling them to survive in their environment and to adapt to the inevitable changes in this environment. This is true for both the genetic resources of natural ecosystems as well as those used in agricultural production. Extensive genetic variation exists between varieties/breeds in a species and amongst individuals within breeds. This variation has developed over very long periods of time. A major ongoing challenge is how to best utilize this variation to meet short-term demands whilst also conserving it for longer-term possible use. Many animal breeding programs have led to increased performance for production traits but this has often been accompanied by reduced fitness. In addition, the global use of genetic resources prompts the question whether introduced genotypes are adapted to local production systems. Understanding the genetic nature of fitness and adaptation will enable us to better manage genetic resources allowing us to make efficient and sustainable decisions for the improvement or breeding of these resources. This book had an ambitious goal in bringing together a sample of the world’s leading scientists in animal breeding and evolutionary genetics to exchange knowledge to advance our understanding of these vital issues.
Author | : Fikret Isik |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 409 |
Release | : 2017-09-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319551779 |
This book fills the gap between textbooks of quantitative genetic theory, and software manuals that provide details on analytical methods but little context or perspective on which methods may be most appropriate for a particular application. Accordingly this book is composed of two sections. The first section (Chapters 1 to 8) covers topics of classical phenotypic data analysis for prediction of breeding values in animal and plant breeding programs. In the second section (Chapters 9 to 13) we provide the concept and overall review of available tools for using DNA markers for predictions of genetic merits in breeding populations. With advances in DNA sequencing technologies, genomic data, especially single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers, have become available for animal and plant breeding programs in recent years. Analysis of DNA markers for prediction of genetic merit is a relatively new and active research area. The algorithms and software to implement these algorithms are changing rapidly. This section represents state-of-the-art knowledge on the tools and technologies available for genetic analysis of plants and animals. However, readers should be aware that the methods or statistical packages covered here may not be available or they might be out of date in a few years. Ultimately the book is intended for professional breeders interested in utilizing these tools and approaches in their breeding programs. Lastly, we anticipate the usage of this volume for advanced level graduate courses in agricultural and breeding courses.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 2004-07-08 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309166152 |
Assists policymakers in evaluating the appropriate scientific methods for detecting unintended changes in food and assessing the potential for adverse health effects from genetically modified products. In this book, the committee recommended that greater scrutiny should be given to foods containing new compounds or unusual amounts of naturally occurring substances, regardless of the method used to create them. The book offers a framework to guide federal agencies in selecting the route of safety assessment. It identifies and recommends several pre- and post-market approaches to guide the assessment of unintended compositional changes that could result from genetically modified foods and research avenues to fill the knowledge gaps.
Author | : Prem Narain |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 624 |
Release | : 1990-08-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Describes the methodology of statistical genetics, especially with respect to plant and animal breeding. Introduces the principles of Mendelian genetics and discusses population and quantitative genetics. Emphasizes how statistical principles help in understanding the genetic gains expected by efficient methods of selection and breeding, as well as indicating the techniques of analysis of breeding data. Includes numerous tables of breeding data for quick reference.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 476 |
Release | : 1993-02-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0309131863 |
This anchor volume to the series Managing Global Genetic Resources examines the structure that underlies efforts to preserve genetic material, including the worldwide network of genetic collections; the role of biotechnology; and a host of issues that surround management and use. Among the topics explored are in situ versus ex situ conservation, management of very large collections of genetic material, problems of quarantine, the controversy over ownership or copyright of genetic material, and more.