Cross-breeding cattle for milk production in the tropics: achievements, challenges and opportunities

Breeding Objectives and Selection Traits for Extensive Beef Cattle Production in the Tropics

SUMMARY Breeding objectives are largely determined by market tropics, the overall breeding objective can be considered in reproductive rate, carcass quality, adaptation and temperament. a simple efficient se:ection trait. Reas~ns why potential increas .. size are not as d1sadvantageous as 1n temperate areas are Reproductive performance has been less important in harsh environments because of th...

Challenges and Opportunities in Tomato Production Chain and Sustainable Standards

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is an important member of the Solanaceae family. It is mainly used as food and cash crop globally. Tomato also serves as an ornamental plant in some parts of the world. In urban areas, this crop is included in the foodscaping systems where it is grown in hanging baskets, growing pots and aquaponics for aesthetic and food purposes. Tomato production is m...

Evaluation and Utilization of Tropical Breeds for Efficient Beef Production in the Tropics: Challenges and Opportunities

SUMMARY. results bet\'.Ben tropical breeds and european beef breeds ~sbreed~~eed (mainly Zebu) genetic variability for some economically as W~~ is revie\'.Bd. Heterosis of between 9% to 11% has been reported t tra~ts owth rate, 2% to 11% for p09t\'.Ban~g and carcass traits as ~~g1~ for reproduction related tralts lD crosses lDvolvlDg 80s • ~ to t urus cattle. Maximum heterosis was observed in c...

Evaluation of Dairy Cattle Breeding Programs: Specialized Milk Production

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...