progeny testing — With respect to discrete loci, the inference of the allelic state of an individual from the pattern of segregation among its offspring. For a quantitative trait, the use of progeny performance to estimate the breeding value of an individual … Glossary of Biotechnology
animal breeding — Introduction controlled propagation of domestic animals in order to improve desirable qualities. Humanity has been modifying domesticated animals to better suit human needs for centuries. Selective breeding involves using knowledge from several… … Universalium
plant breeding — Introduction application of genetic (genetics) principles to produce plants that are more useful to humans. This is accomplished by selecting plants found to be economically or aesthetically desirable, first by controlling the mating of… … Universalium
Selection methods in plant breeding based on mode of reproduction — This article discusses Selection methods in plant breeding based on mode of reproduction. Some plants reproduce by (more or less strict) self fertilization where pollen from a plant will fertilise reproductive cells or ovules of the same plant.… … Wikipedia
livestock farming — Introduction raising of animals for use or for pleasure. In this article, the discussion of livestock includes both beef and dairy cattle, pigs (pig), sheep, goats (goat), horses (horse), mules (mule), asses, buffalo, and camels (camel … Universalium
Norwegian Red — A Norwegian Red cow, daughter of NRF sire 10579 Eggtroen Norwegian Red (Norwegian: Norsk rødt fe) is a breed of dairy cattle developed in Norway. Often shortened to simply NRF, it has a red and white or black coat.[1] … Wikipedia
Tree breeding — is the application of genetic principles to the genetic improvement and management of forest trees. In contrast to the selective breeding of livestock, arable crops, and horticultural flowers over the last few centuries, the breeding of trees,… … Wikipedia
Holstein (cattle) — The Holstein or Friesian is a breed of dairy cow known today as the world s highest production dairy animal. Originating in Europe, Holsteins were developed in what is now the Netherlands and more specifically in the two northern provinces of… … Wikipedia
List of genetics-related topics — This is a list of terms related to genetics. NOTOC # * 3 end * 5 end A * Acentric chromosome * Achondroplasia * Active site * Adam s Curse * Adaptation * Adenine * Adenosine * Adenovirus * Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) * Ala * Alagille syndrome *… … Wikipedia
Dairy cattle — Milkcow redirects here. For the German submarine, see German Type XIV submarine. A Holstein cow with prominent udder and less muscle than is typical of beef breeds Dairy cattle (dairy cows) are cattle cows (adult females) bred for the ability to… … Wikipedia
