Can anyone help me gain access to the husbandry protocol being used at Smithsonian Zoo for the clouded leopard captive breeding programme?

What methods can be used to minimize environmental variability in breeding trial ?

In breeding trials, environmental variability can significantly affect the results, making it challenging to accurately evaluate the performance of different lines and hybrids.

22 July 2024 3,961 4 View

Can someone explain the pros and cons of mean squares vs. Baker's ratio for pinpointing gene action in line x tester designs?

In plant breeding research, line x tester mating designs are often used to assess gene action for various traits. Some studies suggest that the simultaneous significant mean squares for lines,...

30 June 2024 4,877 2 View

How can I select in f2 segregated populations by molecular marker (MAS) in canola (Brassica napus)?

How can I select desired traits in f2 segregated populations by molecular marker (MAS) in canola (Brassica napus)? (for example markers associated with spring or winter type cultivar, yield-...

14 June 2024 9,525 0 View

How to do breeding in Fruits ?

kindly any give suggestion

10 June 2024 5,934 1 View

Describe the principles of Population Genetics and evolution as applied to livestock breeding programs?

Describe the principles of Population Genetics and evolution as applied to livestock breeding programs

08 June 2024 2,924 0 View

What is the extra advantage of using BLUP (best linear unbiased prediction) rather than AMMI for stability analysis of plant breeding experiments?

Specially for experimets conducted in multiple environments

19 May 2024 2,944 0 View

What criteria define a tree species as monodominant within a given ecosystem?

I am looking for criteria to define a species as monodominant, based on its DBH and presence locations in the field.

13 May 2024 7,716 3 View

Why does soybean half-seed transformation use 1/10x B5 salts during co-cultivation?

I was curious as to why modern soybean half-seed protocols use 1/10x strength B5 salts during the co-cultivation step rather than full strength B5 salts? Also, are the B5 vitamins added at full...

07 May 2024 3,924 0 View

Is anyone familiar with techniques that can be used to induce oviposition in female beetles (or insects in general)?

More specifically: We are working on breeding some mycophagous Erotylidae and I would be very interested in obtaining eggs for life cycle studies. Thanks

20 April 2024 9,785 1 View

Outdoor emergence-trap insect netting: what type to use and where to buy?

For a while I am searching on internet for types, material and especially: mesh-sizes of outdoor-proof insect netting for emergence/breeding-experiments. Its to breed a complete community from...

20 March 2024 7,223 1 View