Predicting the Acceptance for High Beta-Carotene Maize: An Ex-Ante Estimation Method [PDF]
This paper postulates a household decision model that takes into account the production consumption tradeoffs between traditional and biofortified seed.
Meyers, William H., Tothova, Monika
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Testes size, testosterone production and reproductive behaviour in a natural mammalian mating system [PDF]
, 2012 1. Testosterone (T) is a key mediator in the expression of numerous morphological and behavioural traits in mammals, but the factors underlying individual variation in circulating T levels are poorly understood. 2.
Lincoln, Gerald A. +5 more
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ESTIMATING THE ECONOMIC VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH EPDS FOR ANGUS BULLS AT AUCTION [PDF]
The genetic traits that an Angus bull possesses convey the reproductive and economic value of the animal to potential buyers. This paper examines and draws comparisons between the value of actual production weights and production EPDs, while also ...
Dhuyvetter, Kevin C. +3 more
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Non-carcass parts and carcass composition of high dairy genetic merit Holstein, standard dairy genetic merit Friesian and Charolais × Holstein-Friesian steers [PDF]
, 2008 peer-reviewedThe increased use of Holstein genetic material in the dairy herd has consequences for beef production. A total of 24 spring-born calves comprising 8 Holsteins (HO), 8 Friesians (FR) and 8 Charolais × Holstein-Friesians (CH) were reared from ...
Caffrey, Patrick J. +4 more
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Life history of Monocystis parasites and genetic diversity of their hosts, the invasive Amynthas earthworms [PDF]
, 2016 Monocystis is a parasites in the phylum Apicomplexa that infects nearly 100% of earthworms; however, the parasites have low survivorship, low production of transmissible gametocysts, and seemingly lack schizogony.
Keller, Erin L.
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G2MARS a collaborative approach to improve fodder quality of European sorghum germplasm [PDF]
, 2018 The ability of sorghum to maintain a high level of biomass production in stressful environments makes it an interesting crop for animal feed as fodder, and for biomaterials and bioenergy production.
Alcouffe, Joël +9 more
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MARKETING STRATEGIES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY FIRMS: IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. AGRICULTURE [PDF]
DuPont Quality Grains is focused on improving grain quality for end users, rather than on farm production traits. A major DuPont program is high oil corn.
Renkoski, Matthew A.
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Estimating the Economic Value of Specific Characteristics Associated with Angus Bulls Sold at Auction [PDF]
The genetic traits of a purebred bull convey the reproductive and economic value to buyers. This study examines and compares the value of actual production weights (birth, weaning, and yearling weight), production expected progeny differences (EPDs ...
Dhuyvetter, Kevin C. +3 more
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Epigenetic Regulation of Production Traits in Ruminants: Implications for Breeding and Selection. [PDF]
Biology (Basel)Liu H +8 more
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Milk Fatty Acid Profile and Production Traits in Lithuanian Local and Holstein Cattle Breeds. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Mišeikienė R +4 more
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