Article
Rare phenotypes in domestic animals: unique resources for multiple applications.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2016
Leroy G, Besbes B, Boettcher P, Hoffmann I, Capitan A, Baumung R
Abstract excerpt
Preservation of specific and inheritable phenotypes of current or potential future importance is one of the main purposes of conservation of animal genetic resources. In this review, we investigate the issues behind the characterisation, utilisation and conservation of rare phenotypes, considering their multiple paths of relevance, variable levels of complexity and mode of inheritance. Accurately assessing the...
Topics
- Agriculture
- Animals
- Animals, Domestic
- Biotechnology
- Breeding
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Genetic Engineering
- Genetic Variation
- Inheritance Patterns
- Phenotype