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Record 1 2021-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Breeding
  • Biotechnology
  • Aquaculture
DEF

A selective breeding programme for quantitative phenotypes where selection occurs at the family rather than at the individual level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Amélioration génétique des animaux
  • Biotechnologie
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Programme d'élevage sélectif portant sur des phénotypes quantitatifs et où la sélection s'effectue à l'échelon familial plutôt qu'au niveau individuel.

Spanish

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