Building on a solid foundation of performance testing, quantitative genetics, and statistical estimation of breeding values; recent developments in pig line improvement programs have included the application of both major gene and marker genomics, and an increased focus on genotype by environment interactions and crossbred selection objectives. Additionally, selection objectives have broadened ...

Aim of study: Trait prioritization potential olive (Olea europaea L.) breeding objectives has been evaluated in this work from two surveys to researchers working on and producers / orchard managers.Area Olive growing area Andalusia (South Spain)Material methods: Twenty-five were associated plant growth, fructification, oil content composition, resistance pest disease tolerance soil climatic con...

Small ruminant breeding programmes in low-input production systems are best organised at the community level. Participant farmers have to agree on goal traits and their relative importance. When BLUP values of not available time, appropriate selection indexes can be used aid visual selection. Taking Ethiopian Abergelle goat Bonga sheep community-based ( CBBPs ) as an example, objective function...