Phrases with «inbreeding coefficients»

Inbreeding coefficients are a measure used in genetics to determine the likelihood of genetic disorders or problems occurring in a population. It calculates how closely related individuals are within a group, particularly in terms of common ancestors. A higher inbreeding coefficient indicates a greater chance of harmful genetic traits being passed down in future generations. Full definition

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Sentences with «inbreeding coefficients»

We know that if the average inbreeding coefficient increases, then the risk of the breed suffering serious consequences also increases. (starstrucklabradors.com)
The low inbreeding coefficients inferred in domesticated apples and the low level of differentiation between cultivated and wild apple populations [40], [54], [67], [68] indicate a high frequency of crosses between individuals of M. domestica, M. sieversii and other wild relatives hailing from diverse geographic origins. (journals.plos.org)
Black - footed ferret Population Advisor Colleen Lynch of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden conducted population genetic analysis to select pairings of deceased sperm donors with living females based on several genetic metrics including mean kinship of the parents and inbreeding coefficients of potential offspring to maximize the genetic benefit of successful pairings. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «inbreeding coefficients»

Sentences with «inbreeding coefficients»

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