Heterosis and hybrid crop breeding: a multidisciplinary review
Although hybrid crop varieties are among the most popular agricultural innovations, the
rationale for hybrid crop breeding is sometimes misunderstood. Hybrid breeding is slower …
rationale for hybrid crop breeding is sometimes misunderstood. Hybrid breeding is slower …
Optimized breeding strategies to harness genetic resources with different performance levels
Background The narrow genetic base of elite germplasm compromises long-term genetic
gain and increases the vulnerability to biotic and abiotic stresses in unpredictable …
gain and increases the vulnerability to biotic and abiotic stresses in unpredictable …
Creating ex situ protected bioreservoirs as a powerful strategy for the reproductive biotechnology-mediated rescue of threatened Polish livestock breeds
M Trzcińska, M Samiec, M Duda - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
The current article presents the state of the art of the creation of bioreservoirs of
cryopreserved somatic and stem cell lines and cryopreserved or lyophilized germplasm …
cryopreserved somatic and stem cell lines and cryopreserved or lyophilized germplasm …
Assessing the genetic background and genomic relatedness of red cattle populations originating from Northern Europe
C Schmidtmann, A Schönherz, B Guldbrandtsen… - Genetics Selection …, 2021 - Springer
Background Local cattle breeds need special attention, as they are valuable reservoirs of
genetic diversity. Appropriate breeding decisions and adequate genomic management of …
genetic diversity. Appropriate breeding decisions and adequate genomic management of …
Reintroducing genetic diversity in populations from cryopreserved material: the case of Abondance, a French local dairy cattle breed
Background Genetic diversity is a necessary condition for populations to evolve under
natural adaptation, artificial selection, or both. However, genetic diversity is often threatened …
natural adaptation, artificial selection, or both. However, genetic diversity is often threatened …
Long-term evaluation of breeding scheme alternatives for endangered honeybee subspecies
Modern breeding structures are emerging for European honeybee populations. However,
while genetic evaluations of honeybees are becoming increasingly well understood, little is …
while genetic evaluations of honeybees are becoming increasingly well understood, little is …
[HTML][HTML] Value of the Dutch Holstein Friesian germplasm collection to increase genetic variability and improve genetic merit
National gene bank collections for Holstein Friesian (HF) dairy cattle were set up in the
1990s. In this study, we assessed the value of bulls from the Dutch HF germplasm collection …
1990s. In this study, we assessed the value of bulls from the Dutch HF germplasm collection …
Characterization of genetic diversity conserved in the gene bank for Dutch cattle breeds
AE van Breukelen, HP Doekes, JJ Windig… - Diversity, 2019 - mdpi.com
In this study, we characterized genetic diversity in the gene bank for Dutch native cattle
breeds. A total of 715 bulls from seven native breeds and a sample of 165 Holstein Friesian …
breeds. A total of 715 bulls from seven native breeds and a sample of 165 Holstein Friesian …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of genetic diversity, inbreeding, and collection completeness of Jersey bulls in the US National Animal Germplasm Program
Genomic selection and extensive use of a few elite bulls through artificial insemination are
leading to reduced genetic diversity in Jersey cattle. Conservation of genetic diversity …
leading to reduced genetic diversity in Jersey cattle. Conservation of genetic diversity …
Assessing the potential of germplasm collections for the management of genetic diversity: the case of the French National Cryobank
A Jacques, D Duclos… - Peer Community …, 2024 - peercommunityjournal.org
Through a combination of selective pressure and genetic drift, there has been a notable
erosion of genetic diversity in domesticated animal populations. In response, many …
erosion of genetic diversity in domesticated animal populations. In response, many …