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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Learn about the importance of evaluating breeding soundness in bulls, maintaining insemination records, and identifying straws for successful reproduction in cattle. Dr. Vikas Sachan provides valuable insights on bull identity, semen station codes, production dates, and color codes for different bre

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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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Explore a comprehensive lecture series covering Genetics, Molecular Genetics, and Recent Advances in Plant Breeding by expert Dr. Madan K. Bhattacharyya. Delve into topics such as gene structure, transcription, translation, and the central dogma of molecular biology through informative visuals and v

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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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Supramolecular chemistry delves into the chemistry of molecular assemblies, intermolecular bonds, and non-covalent interactions, leading to the formation of supra-molecules through aggregation of molecular subunits. Concepts like molecular recognition, self-organization, and host-guest chemistry pla

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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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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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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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Breast cancer molecular subtypes play a crucial role in determining survival outcomes. This study by Nadia Howlader, PhD, from the National Cancer Institute, presented the first nationally representative estimates of breast cancer survival by four main molecular subtypes. The research aimed to under

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The Independent Culling Level (ICL) method involves selecting multiple traits simultaneously in animal breeding. Breeders set minimum or maximum culling levels for each trait, ensuring continuous improvement in desired characteristics through successive generations. However, challenges exist in dete

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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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This study explores monogenetic disorders, specifically PSSM Type1, in Noriker horses, highlighting the impact of GYS1 gene mutation on breeding practices. The research delves into carrier frequencies across diverse horse breeds and emphasizes the importance of genetic screening in conservation bree

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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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Explore the process of photosynthesis in potato plants through molecular models and chemical changes at different scales, from atomic-molecular to macroscopic. Learn how potato plants produce food through biosynthesis and cellular respiration, connecting the atomic-molecular scale to the macroscopic

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Explore the world of molecular vibrations and their significance in vibrational spectroscopy. Learn about the different types of vibrations in diatomic and triatomic molecules, the concept of degrees of freedom, and how atoms change positions to create varying bond lengths and angles. Discover the r

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Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, also known as striped catfish, has gained popularity in aquaculture markets. This species, native to Southeast Asia, has shown promising potential for freshwater catfish culture, with high demand for its white fillets in various countries. The article discusses successfu

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Molecular biology delves into the study of biology at the molecular level, focusing on gene structure and functions to comprehend hereditary traits, genetic variation, and gene expression patterns. Cells, the fundamental units of life, vary in shape and function but share basic structures. The Three

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Aquaculture encompasses the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of aquatic organisms in various water environments, while mariculture focuses on marine plants and animals in marine or brackish water. This includes controlled breeding for commercial, recreational, and conservation purposes. Technologic

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This guide provides information on showing and breeding livestock for students, including details on the animals involved, purchasing options, requirements, eligibility, show dates, and quality counts. Students can learn about breeding animals, preparing for shows, and following guidelines set by th

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Guava, a hardy fruit grown in various states in India, has significant breeding objectives such as developing seedless varieties, enhancing pectin content, achieving uniform ripening, and improving resistance to pests. Various genotypes and floral biology aspects play a role in the breeding process.

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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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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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Molecular weight plays a critical role in determining the flow behavior of polymers above their glass transition temperature or melting point. The zero shear viscosity of polymers is directly related to their molecular weight, with significant changes in viscosity observed even with small difference

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Founded in 1906, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is a prominent organization that explores the fundamental chemistry of life and intricate interactions among biological molecules. ASBMB publishes prestigious research journals covering various fields such as microb

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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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Livestock breeding involves various methods of selection such as individual selection, pedigree selection, progeny selection, and more. These methods aim to improve desirable traits in animals through controlled breeding programs. Selection criteria include performance, genetic lineage, and specific

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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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The Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund is conducting a training program in DPRK to enhance maize breeding expertise for effective utilization of genetic resources in developing countries. The project includes various activities such as project initiation, annual planning, evaluation, financial reporting, and

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Non-covalent interactions play a crucial role in chemical selectivity and molecular recognition. This article discusses the significance of Pi-system interactions, including Pi-Pi and Cation-Pi interactions, in stabilizing molecular structures like DNA helices and G-quadruplexes. Insights into molec

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This exercise involves calculating the number average and weight average molecular weights, as well as the polydispersity index (PDI) for a sample of polystyrene composed of fractions with different molecular weights. The analysis includes determining the number of moles in each fraction, calculatin

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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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