Sentences with phrase «breed traits from»
Markers are also being used to breed traits from otherwise discarded varieties back into cultivated crops.
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This dataset contains millions of genomic sequences from a diverse set of rice varieties that, when combined with phenotyping observations, gene expression, and other information, provides an important step in establishing gene - trait associations, building predictive models, and applying these models to breeding.
Beyond this, the unique power of GM lies in its ability to incorporate novel genes with useful traits for rice, including genes from plants and organisms unrelated to rice, into new rice varieties that can not be achieved using other breeding methods.
Yield - trait performance landscapes: from theory to application in breeding maize for drought tolerance.
I do maintain that almost every Doberman breeder whom I have met, and I have met many of them from coast to coast, is a pretty dedicated person who has striven through careful breeding to eliminate the less desirable traits which were inherent in the German dogs of 20 years or so ago.
They live everywhere from the Côa Valley to the Velebit mountains in Croatia — often side by side with horses that other Rewilding Europe affiliates have back - bred for primitive traits.
The dogs came from a variety of breeds which have been bred over thousands of years to have — among other traits — snouts of various lengths.
Singh's collaborator, Randall Nelson, the research leader of the ARS soybean / maize research unit, plants seeds from Singh's most promising experiments, grows the plants and distributes their seeds to other scientists, who screen them for desirable traits and conduct their own breeding experiments.
The genes of 50 top bulls have been sequenced in an effort to understand how genes from temperate cattle have influenced important production traits in the modern Brahman breed.
«Just because a plant or animal trait is common today doesn't mean that it was bred into them from the beginning,» Larson said.
«Working with GM tomatoes that are different to normal fruit only by the addition of a specific compound, allows us to pinpoint exactly how to breed in valuable traits,» said Professor Cathie Martin from the John Innes Centre.
For example, pet ferrets, or Mustela putorius furo, were domesticated from wild European polecats and have been bred for specific traits, such as coat color and temperament.
They often breed about 10 generations to make sure no unwanted traits from the wild relative remain.
«It could have significant implications for the way plants are bred or selected for improved or altered cellulose ultrastructural traits — which could impact industries ranging from cellulose nanocrystals to toiletries to structural building products.»
Sheridan said Harris has brought to MSU his extensive bee breeding experience from his former employment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Bee Lab in Baton Rouge Beginning in 1997, Harris and his USDA colleagues selected for bees that have a trait termed Varroa Sensitive Hygiene.
The alternative model is that mutations of large phenotypic effect underlie most of these traits in dogs and that the same variants have been transferred to a wide diversity of dog breeds leading to phenotypic diversity from a narrow genetic base [5], [8], [12].
These captive bred birds will be housed in environments of natural trees and forest plant species, preventing domesticated traits from imprinting.
But the gene also prevents wheat from breeding with related ancestors that can contain a vast array of traits preferred by growers.
This dataset contains millions of genomic sequences from a diverse set of rice varieties that, when combined with phenotyping observations, gene expression, and other information, provides an important step in establishing gene - trait associations, building predictive models, and applying these models to breeding.
Rojas» dogs inherited their traits from such breeding practices.
Physical traits and specific behaviors like digging, herding and barking can all stem from the various breeds that make up a dog's family tree.
Description: Puggle is a hybrid that is a cross-breed of a Pug and a Beagle and may demonstrate any combination of traits from those two breeds.
«There's nothing natural about breeding dogs with extreme and debilitating physical traits, and PETA urges everyone to stay away from this cruel beauty pageant.»
However, there are certain dog breeds known for excellent guard dog traits that come from years of careful breeding.
It's thought that the traits came from a terrier dog that was bred into the breed in the beginning when still on the British Isles.
The Chorkie is a small - breed dog that exhibits a combination of physical and personality traits from its two parent breeds — the Chihuahua and the Yorkshire Terrier.
Thought to be from a dominant gene, the trait is so strong that most mixed breed dogs coming from the Chow line carry the trait.
It's possibly a breed trait that comes from living in cold climates.
Hybrid dogs are blended from purebred dogs in attempts to capture the ideal characteristics from each breed and eliminate the undesirable traits.
Cats were and continue to be bred for everything from enhanced coat quality to advanced intelligence — humans have even enhanced recessive genes that nature introduced as a quirky trait then promptly forgot.
A Cairnoodle is a Poodle hybrid that is a cross-breed of a Poodle and a Cairn Terrier and may demonstrate any combination of traits from those two breeds.
In response to the BBC documentary, the network's decision to stop airing Crufts, and the withdrawl from the show of several sponsors, Britain's Kennel Club revised its standards somewhat, warning breed clubs that the most extreme traits would no longer be tolerated.
A Peek - A-Pom is a hybrid that is a cross-breed of a Pekingese and a Pomeranian and may demonstrate any combination of traits from those two breeds.
You can expect, however, that he will exhibit a combination of these traits acquired from both parent breeds.
But the best practice is to wait until both are fully mature so you can assess their physical traits and find the best mate to breed away from any faults.
A Saint Berdoodle is a Poodle hybrid that is a cross-breed of a Poodle and a Saint Bernard and may demonstrate any combination of traits from those two breeds.
Because the gene mutation does not always occur in bulldogs and black Russian terriers, breeders can simply use genetic selection to eliminate the unhealthy trait from those breeds.
To identify complimentary personality traits, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) created a «Canine - ality Assessment» that groups breeds into color - coded categories ranging from «Couch Potato» to «Free Spirit.»
Expect breeders to be deeply familiar with the lines and line traits they breed both for any away from.
The discovery equips dog breeders with the tools to eliminate that trait from the Dalmatian breed and yields clues to the cause of similar problems in humans.
If you're just looking for a great family pet, however, you're likely to be able to find American bully puppies selling on the lower end of that price range, especially if they have traits that would keep them from being good options for showing or breeding.
Neutering males will obviously prevent them from breeding, but also minimize unneutered male traits, such as a strong odor and marking their cages with oily scent glands.
Puppies who they do not think fit their needs or is an improvement on their blood lines or is a solid representative of the breed may be sold with an agreement the puppy will be spayed or neutered to prevent undesirable traits from passing on.
All of these character traits come from the dog's lineage - both of which are considered some of the most comfortable breeds to own.
According to the HSUS, when you adopt a mixed breed, you benefit from the combined traits of two or more breeds.
These breeds simply love snuggling and getting attention from their owners and their family unit, so it's no wonder why the Shollie boasts the same personality trait.
According to Ceasar Millan, licking behaviour (s) stem from ingrained personality traits bred through canines as a means of communication, bonding, grooming, or even psychological problems.
Undesirable traits may come from irresponsible breeding.
Another benefit to purchasing from a breeder is that undesirable traits will likely have been bred out.
The Froston exhibits a combination of traits from its parent breeds.