This comprehensive guide covers essential aspects of rodent breeding, colony management, and tips for successful rodent reproduction. It includes details on weaning, retiring breeders, records management, problem-solving, resources, goals and planning, breeding systems, reproduction processes, genot

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Genetic modification in plants can occur through natural selection, selective breeding, and induced mutations. Natural selection involves breeding compatible species to create offspring with desired traits, while selective breeding is a multi-generational process to breed organisms with specific cha

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Inbreeding in animal breeding involves mating closely related individuals, resulting in common ancestors within the preceding generations. This practice can have both positive and negative consequences on genetic diversity and health. Various types of inbreeding such as selfing, full-sib mating, and

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This unit covers the introduction to animal breeding, the application of genetics principles in breeding, historical perspectives including the work of Robert Bakewell, and key events in animal breeding evolution. Topics include breeding systems, importance of animal breeding, and notable figures in

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Dr. S.P. Sahu, an Assistant Professor at Bihar Veterinary College in Patna, provides valuable insights into fish breeding and spawn management. The content covers fish seed collection, procurement methods, fry identification, and confined water breeding techniques. Detailed information on Indian maj

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Plant tissue culture media play a crucial role in the in vitro growth and morphogenesis of plant tissues. The composition of culture media depends on the specific plant species and the type of material used for culture. Various types of media, such as White's medium, MS medium, B5 medium, N6 medium,

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Learn about the significance of emasculation in plant breeding to prevent self-pollination and facilitate controlled pollination. Explore various methods such as hand emasculation, forced open method, clipping method, emasculation with hot/cold water, alcohol, suction method, chemical emasculation,

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Explore the principles of animal breeding theory focusing on inbreeding and its consequences, including examples like selfing, full-sib mating, and genetic effects. Learn about close breeding, line breeding, and genetic consequences of inbreeding in animal populations. Discover how inbreeding affect

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India's diverse agro-ecological regions host a wide range of farm animal breeds. The livestock breeding policy aims to enhance the productivity of cattle and buffalo through strategies such as grading up with indigenous superior dairy breeds, crossbreeding with high-yielding exotic breeds, and selec

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Poultry breeding, led by experts like Dr. Suchit Kumar, involves purposeful selection and mating to improve size, weight, egg production, and meat quality. Environmental factors are crucial, and different breeding systems like inbreeding and line breeding play a role in genetic improvement. Continuo

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In the field of animal genetics and breeding, it is crucial to comprehend the average effect of genes and breeding value of individuals. Genes are transmitted from parents to offspring through haploid gametes, influencing the genotype and breeding potential. Estimating the average effect of a gene i

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Animal breeding involves selecting for desirable traits to improve the overall merit of animals. Methods such as tandem selection and multi-trait selection are used to enhance genetic progress. Economic value, genetic significance, and selection criteria play important roles in the breeding process.

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Plant pathology, also known as phytopathology, is the study of plant diseases and their management. It covers the causes, symptoms, and impact of pathogenic organisms on plants. The field aims to understand the interactions between plants and pathogens, develop control methods, and reduce losses in

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Heritability is a crucial concept in animal genetics and breeding, indicating the proportion of total phenotypic variance attributed to genetic effects. It helps in predicting breeding values, assessing relationships between individuals, and guiding genetic determinations. Properties of heritability

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Designing mating strategies to maximize the effective breeding population in fish hatcheries is crucial for maintaining genetic diversity and overall fitness. Random mating, simple paired mating, factorial mating, and other breeding designs are discussed to help hatchery managers improve breeding co

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Plant physiology is a crucial subdiscipline of botany that delves into the processes and functions operating within plants. This field closely examines areas like plant morphology, ecology, cell biology, and genetics, shedding light on vital processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, and more. T

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Explore how the Breeding Information Management System (BIMS) empowers breeders to store, manage, and analyze breeding program data efficiently. With features like data integration, statistical analysis, and mobile app utilization, BIMS revolutionizes the way breeders make informed breeding decision

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Plant tissue culture involves maintaining and growing plant cells, tissues, or organs in artificial mediums under controlled conditions. It allows the regeneration of whole plants from small plant parts or cells. Hormones like auxins, cytokinins, and gibberellins are used in the process. Proper envi

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Genetic engineering involves changing the DNA in living organisms to create new traits, resulting in genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Techniques include artificial selection, cloning, gene splicing, and gel electrophoresis. Selective breeding is a form of artificial selection where animals wit

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Plant tissue culture methods such as root tip culture, shoot-tip culture, leaf culture, flower culture, and anther and pollen culture allow for the study of growth, reproduction, and genetic variations in plants. These techniques involve culturing various plant parts under sterile conditions to inve

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Plant quarantine involves efforts to prevent the entry, establishment, or spread of foreign pests through legal restrictions on plant and plant product movement. It is crucial for safeguarding plant health, food production, and ecosystems. Phytosanitary measures aim to ensure the health of plants by

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Mineral nutrition in plants involves the acquisition of essential elements in the form of inorganic ions from soil, followed by their absorption and utilization in various plant processes. Around 60 different elements have been reported in plants, with 30 being essential for plant growth. These esse

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Learn about plant propagation techniques within a nursery environment, including nursery operations, potting seedlings, plant protection, weed control, packing of nursery plants, and crafting tissues for plant growth. Explore the essential tasks involved in nurturing seedlings and trees before they

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The 27th Technical Consultation in Memphis, Tennessee focused on plant health initiatives by the International Regional Organization for Plant and Animal Health. OIRSA emphasized four key technical areas: plant health, animal health, agricultural quarantine, and food safety. Projects included addres

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Explore Chapter 4 of "The Business of Plant Breeding" focusing on new variety design and product profiling in Africa. Understand core methods of product profiling, trait prioritization, and setting breeding objectives to meet client needs. Learn how to create new designs, set benchmarks, and make tr

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Plant growth hormones and defense mechanisms play crucial roles in how plants respond to environmental stimuli such as water, sunlight, gravity, and more. From auxins promoting cell growth to gibberellins stimulating flowering, this presentation educates on the intricacies of plant hormones and thei

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Emphasizing the shift from viewing plant breeding as a cost to recognizing it as an investment that yields returns, this chapter focuses on creating compelling business cases for investments in demand-led plant breeding. It discusses investment decisions, costs estimation, and management, highlighti

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Plant hormones are vital compounds that regulate various processes in plant growth and development. They are mostly organic and can be gases. These hormones are produced in one part of the plant and transported to other parts where they induce physiological effects. The main phytohormones include Au

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This presentation covers a detailed discussion on different energy resources including conventional sources like coal, petroleum, and natural gas, as well as non-conventional sources such as solar energy, wind power, and nuclear energy. It explores the distribution, types, and major fields of coal,

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This chapter focuses on empowering plant breeders in Africa to consider future agricultural landscapes, design new varieties that meet market demands, and identify potential drivers influencing farmers' adoption of new varieties. Through methodologies like STEEP analysis and scenario creation, the m

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Selective breeding is a method where humans control the breeding of organisms to emphasize or eliminate specific traits. By choosing parents with desirable characteristics, breeders aim to create offspring with those traits. While advantageous for creating economically important varieties, it can al

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Explore the application of genomic recursions in single-step genomic best linear unbiased predictor (BLUP) for genetic evaluations in animal breeding. Understand the significance of using genomic data to improve genetic selection, increase accuracy, shorten generation intervals, and enhance genetic

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Mulberry, an economically significant crop for silkworms, has a rich history dating back 5,000 years. This seminar delves into the genetic description of mulberry plants, various species and varieties grown in India, as well as breeding objectives and methods for developing high-yield varieties suit

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The National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBDD) is a Government of India funded project aimed at enhancing bovine breeding and dairy development in the country. It consists of two components: National Plan for Bovine Breeding (NPBB) and National Plan for Dairy Development (

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Delve into the world of plant pathology with Mr. Vikash Kumar, as you learn about the nature, structure, and transmission of viruses affecting plants. Explore the important characteristics of plant viruses, their unique properties, and how they interact within plant cells. Gain insights into viral d

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The transition from Conventional Host Plant Resistance (HPR) to Transgenic Crops for insect resistance in plants has a rich history dating back to the 1790s. Traditional methods like breeding for Hessian fly resistance in wheat have paved the way for modern techniques. Factors influencing insect res

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Explore the latest developments in using DNA markers for plant breeding, focusing on applications such as marker-trait association, germplasm characterization, and seed purity. Learn how DNA markers are revolutionizing plant science by enhancing genomic prediction, facilitating varietal distinctness

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The ASTA.V&F Seed Conference 2015 - EI WG focused on the launch of the International Licensing Platform Vegetable (ILP Vegetable) to enhance global accessibility to plant breeding traits. Discussions revolved around patents' impact on innovation, with 11 prominent companies collaborating to establis

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This content provides an overview of animal breeding, discussing its historical perspective, breeding systems/methodologies, and the application of genetics for genetic improvement in plants and animals. It covers key figures like Robert Bakewell and their contributions to the field, as well as the

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\nPlant Breeding Market by Method (Conventional, Biotechnological), Trait (Herbicide Tolerance, Disease Resistance), Application (Cereals and Grains, Oilseed & Pulses, Fruits and Vegetables), Geography - Global Forecast to 2029

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