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Using constructed value of information to identify key uncertainties for a decision tree analysis in iterative structured decision making

Conservation Science and Practice, EarlyView.
Conservation decisions are sometimes delayed due to pervasive uncertainty and the perception that more information is needed before acting, but postponing decisions can be costly. We propose that using constructed value of information within an iterative structured decision‐making process can help identify key uncertainties that can subsequently be ...
Laura M. Keating‐Elske, James R.N. Glasier, Laura D. Burns, Julian R. Dupuis, Llewellyn Haines, Lacey Hébert, Justis Henault, Jennifer Heron, Jessica E. Linton, Zachary G. MacDonald, Felix A.H. Sperling, Robert A. Sissons   +11 more
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Genomic Analysis of Inbreeding Depression on Productive Traits in Rubia Galega Beef Cattle Breed

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In autochthonous livestock breeds with small populations, such as the Rubia Galega from Galicia (Spain), mating between relatives is common and can lead to inbreeding depression. Genomic inbreeding coefficients were estimated for 4984 animals using ~63,000 SNPs to assess inbreeding depression in four key traits: age at first calving (AFC) with
N. Mejuto‐Vázquez, C. Hervás‐Rivero, R. Rodríguez‐Bermúdez, D. López‐Carbonell, M. Hermida, P. Martínez, L. Varona   +6 more
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Genetic architecture of terpene chemistry and growth traits and the impact of inbreeding on these traits in western redcedar (Thuja plicata)

Evolutionary Applications, 2023
Western redcedar (WRC; Thuja plicata) is a conifer of the Pacific Northwest of North America prized for its durable and rot‐resistant wood. WRC has naturally low outcrossing rates and readily self‐fertilizes in nature.
Tal J. Shalev, Omnia Gamal El‐Dien, Macaire M. S. Yuen, Lise van derMerwe, Matias Kirst, Alvin D. Yanchuk, Carol Ritland, John H. Russell, Joerg Bohlmann   +8 more
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Apparent inbreeding preference despite inbreeding depression in the American crow

Molecular Ecology, 2019
AbstractAlthough matings between relatives can have negative effects on offspring fitness, apparent inbreeding preference has been reported in a growing number of systems, including those with documented inbreeding depression. Here, we examined evidence for inbreeding depression and inbreeding preference in two populations (Clinton, New York, and Davis,
Andrea K. Townsend, Conor C. Taff, Melissa L. Jones, Katherine H. Getman, Sarah S. Wheeler, Mitch G. Hinton, Ryane M. Logsdon   +6 more
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Nocturnal Lepidopterans as Essential Pollinators of Aspidosperma pyrifolium (Apocynaceae), a Keystone Tree in the Caatinga Dry Forest

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pollination is a key ecosystem service, yet most studies focus on diurnal interactions, often overlooking nocturnal pollinators such as hawkmoths and settling moths. In arid environments, nocturnal pollination plays a crucial role in maintaining native plant species of high biocultural value, as seen in the Caatinga dry forest.
Joel A. Queiroz, Arthur Domingos‐Melo, Zelma G. M. Quirino, Isabel C. S. Machado   +3 more
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Analysis of Czech cold-blooded horses: genetic parameters, breeding value and the influence of inbreeding depression on linear description of conformation and type characters

Czech Journal of Animal Science, 2011
Genetic parameters, breeding values and inbreeding depression for 22 linear type description of conformation and type characters and 4 body measurements were evaluated in a group of 1744 horses of three original cold-blooded breeds in the Czech Republic ...
L. Vostrý, Z. Čapková, J. Přibyl, K. Mach   +3 more
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Using herbarium collections to study genetic responses to global change

New Phytologist, EarlyView.
Summary Earth's c. 406 million herbarium specimens represent a largely untapped resource of genetic data that could transform our understanding of global plant populations. Advances in DNA sequencing have made the extraction of genetic data from these preserved specimens increasingly feasible, enabling new insights into plant biodiversity and ...
Lucas Eckert, Isaac Eckert, Olivia Rahn, Cameron P. So, Rowan D. H. Barrett   +4 more
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Genomic dissection of inbreeding depression: a gate to new opportunities

Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia
Inbreeding depression, reduction in performance of quantitative traits, including reproduction and survival, caused by inbreeding, is a well-known phenomenon observed in almost all experimental, domesticated, and natural populations.
Ino Curik, Maja Ferenčaković, Johann Sölkner   +2 more
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Inbreeding depression in the Lizard canary breed estimated by pedigree analysis

Czech Journal of Animal Science, 2016
The influence of inbreeding depression on phenotypic traits of the Lizard canary from an Italian breeder was evaluated. The following traits were studied: birds' life span, number of surviving offspring, and morphological traits (type of plumage ...
F. Cecchi, G. Giacalone, G. Paci
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ClAPRT3‐Mediated Adenine Salvage Pathway Enhances Purine Metabolites to Sustain Seed Vigour During Selfing in Cunninghamia lanceolata

Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Selfing often causes inbreeding depression, especially during seed and seedling stages. However, some selfed progeny show low inbreeding depression with enhanced vigour, differing from inbred counterparts. This study investigates the molecular mechanisms maintaining seed vigour during selfing in Cunninghamia lanceolata.
Houyin Deng, Ye Zhao, Jie Liu, Kunjin Han, Juan Han, Meng Ke, Rong Huang, Ruping Wei, Yousry A. El‐Kassaby, Runhui Wang, Shu Yan, Yuhan Sun, Yun Li, Huiquan Zheng   +13 more
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