Explore the science of heredity and genetics as it applies to animal and plant breeding, with practical insight for students and breeders.
This introductory text surveys the modern biological laws and theories that shape animal and plant breeding. It presents core ideas about variation, heredity, reproduction, and the origins of domesticated forms, while guiding readers through both the theory and practical methods used in breeding programs. The work also touches on the historical development of genetics and the broader implications of genetic study for agriculture and society.
- Foundational concepts of heredity, variation, and the chromosomal basis of inheritance.
- How reproduction, development, and environment interact in plants and animals.
- Hybridization, crossing, and the phenomenon of hybrid vigor in breeding.
- Practical methods and experimental approaches used to investigate heredity and improve stock.
Ideal for readers interested in genetics, animal and plant breeding, and agricultural science.