breeding information Articles
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Biotechnology and traditional knowledge: in search of equity
Biotechnology has increased the value of genetic resources and related traditional knowledge of indigenous and farming communities. However, the diversity of animal and plant resources as well as traditional knowledge are declining at an accelerated rate. Biological diversity, coupled with traditional knowledge are essential to maintain the options for the survival of mankind in a changing world. ...
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New Method Provides Vital Information for Plant Breeding
Plants exhibit enormous variation in traits relevant to breeding, such as plant height, yield, and resistance to insect pests. One of the greatest challenges in modern plant research is determining which differences in genetic information cause such changes. Recently, researchers at the University of Düsseldorf in Germany and the Carnegie Institution of Science in the United States have ...
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A Conceptual model for describing processes of crop improvement in database structures
Rising research costs, broadening goals, intellectual property rights, and other concerns increase the need for robust management of crop improvement data. The data model of the International Crop Information System (ICIS) allows breeding processes to be recorded unambiguously in a relational database. This paper describes this model, which underlies the Genealogical Management System (GMS) of ...
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The Top 9 Benefits of Best ERP Software for Poultry Business
1. Pre-set Parameters The ERP software should allow you to keep track of the complete poultry farm operation. You should be able to record information on feed, hatching, breeding, broilers, and so on, as well as compute crucial factors like Mortality Ratio, Vaccination regimens, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), and so on. Furthermore, these pre-defined characteristics should help you organise the ...
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