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LINEBREEDING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Animal Reproduction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- line breeding
1, record 1, English, line%20breeding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- linebreeding 2, record 1, English, linebreeding
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Special form of inbreeding to maintain a high genetic relationship to a desirable ancestor. 3, record 1, English, - line%20breeding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In general, closebreeding has been frowned upon by stockmen; but linebreeding (the less intensive form) has been looked upon with favor in many quarters. In a linebreeding program, the degree of relationship is not closer than half-brother and half-sister or matings more distantly related: cousin matings, grandparent to grand offspring, etc. Linebreeding is usually practiced in order to conserve and perpetuate the good traits of a certain outstanding sire or dam. 2, record 1, English, - line%20breeding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sélection familiale
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9lection%20familiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En zootechnie, méthode qui consiste à retenir comme reproducteurs dans une famille (c'est-à-dire, en général, dans un groupe formé de frères et de sœurs ou de demi-frères et de demi-sœurs) tous les animaux qui ont les meilleures performances moyennes. 2, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9lection%20familiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Reproducción de animales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cruzamiento continuo
1, record 1, Spanish, cruzamiento%20continuo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cruzamiento absorbente 1, record 1, Spanish, cruzamiento%20absorbente
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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