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Reproductive performance of resident and migrant males, females and pairs in a partially migratory bird [PDF]
, 2017 We thank everyone from the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) who contributed to data collection, and Scottish Natural Heritage for access to the Isle of May National Nature Reserve.
Burthe, Sarah J. +6 more
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Role of veterinary management in increasing pig breeding efficiency: a methodological approach [PDF]
, 2012 The aim of this research was to determine the effects of different factors of production (farm management strategy, veterinary management, physical farm conditions, and breeding technology) on the performance of Hungarian pig breeding farms.
Bíró, Oszkár +2 more
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Effect of Genetic and Environmental Factors on Twin Pregnancy in Primiparous Dairy Cows
Animals, 2023 Twin pregnancies are highly undesirable in dairy cattle; they compromise the health and wellbeing of a cow and dramatically impair the farm economy. Recently, a genomic prediction for twin pregnancies has been developed.
Fernando López-Gatius +5 more
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Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika, 2013 Acacia hybrid (Acacia mangium× A.auriculiformis) shows better growth and wood properties, and tolerance to pest and disease. Currently, acacia hybrid breeding strategy was developed through naturally hybrid selected from trees grown in plantation ...
Sri Sunarti +3 more
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BnSGS3 Has Differential Effects on the Accumulation of CMV, ORMV and TuMV in Oilseed Rape
Viruses, 2015 Virus diseases greatly affect oilseed rape (Brassica napus) production. Investigating antiviral genes may lead to the development of disease-resistant varieties of oilseed rape. In this study, we examined the effects of the suppressor of gene silencing 3
Quan Chen +5 more
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Plants, 2023 Phytosterols are natural compounds found in all higher plants that have a wide variety of roles in plant growth regulation and stress tolerance. The phytosterol composition can also influence the development and reproductive rate of strict herbivorous ...
Muhammad Burhan Bootter +4 more
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Development Strategy for Aquatic Breeding Biotechnology
中国工程科学, 2023 Biotechnology is crucial for the sustainable development of the aquatic seed industry. Therefore, improving the innovation capability in aquatic breeding and making seed sources independent are significant for ensuring food security in China.
Chen Songlin +12 more
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Pitfalls and Remedies for Cross Validation with Multi-trait Genomic Prediction Methods. [PDF]
, 2019 Incorporating measurements on correlated traits into genomic prediction models can increase prediction accuracy and selection gain. However, multi-trait genomic prediction models are complex and prone to overfitting which may result in a loss of ...
Cheng, Hao, Runcie, Daniel
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An Update on Genetic Resistance of Chickpea to Ascochyta Blight
Agronomy, 2016 Ascochyta blight (AB) caused by Ascochyta rabiei (Pass.) Labr. is an important and widespread disease of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) worldwide. The disease is particularly severe under cool and humid weather conditions.
Mamta Sharma, Raju Ghosh
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Divorce in cooperatively breeding long-tailed tits: a consequence of inbreeding avoidance? [PDF]
, 2000 The decision of whether to divorce a breeding partner between reproductive attempts can significantly affect individual fitness. In this paper, we report that 63% of surviving pairs of long-tailed tits Aegithalos caudatus divorced between years.
Fowlie, M.K. +3 more
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