Sentence examples for selective breeding programs from inspiring English sources

In addition, selection responses in selective breeding programs can be substantial, indicating that there is genetic potential for large shifts in mean trait values (Martinez et al. 2006).

The desire to select fast growing strains for the rapid improvement of livestock production in selective breeding programs has encouraged the identification of genes with a putative role in the enhancement of growth.

Furthermore, they will likely benefit future selective breeding programs as reliable and reproducible molecular markers.

Compared with other livestock, honey bees have seen limited long term gains achieved through selective breeding programs.

Animal breeders have used a variety of methods in selective breeding programs to genetically improve food animal species.

This indicates that G × E effects may need to be factored into future P. japonicus selective breeding programs.

As an initial step towards developing a selective breeding program, site selection effects, donor oyster derived genetic parameters and genotype by environment (G × E interactions were estimated for pearl quality traits of P. maxima, originating from three populations (Aru, Bali, West Papua), reared at two commercial grow-out locations in Indonesia (Bali and Lombok).

The Sebright is one of the oldest recorded British 'true' bantam (meaning it is a miniature bird with no corresponding large version of the breed), created in the 19th century through a selective breeding program designed to produce an ornamental breed.

A selective breeding program for the Menz sheep breed in Ethiopia has been ongoing in a closed nucleus flock since 1998.

They were almost unique among Native Americans in conducting a selective breeding program, and they were instrumental in creating the Appaloosa breed.

A better understanding of LcMSTN-1 variability will allow selection of appropriate brood-stocks in an experimental MSTN-based selective breeding program.