The role of research and a seed stock industry in the in situ conservation of livestock genetic resources

Africa is richly endowed with large numbers of indigenous livestock breeds. However, there is a perception that a major constraint to livestock production is the limited genetic potential of these breeds. This paper uses the Nguni from South Africa as an example, and demonstrates the role of rese...

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Autor principal: Scholtz, M.M.
Formato: Conference Paper
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: TSAP and ILRI 2006
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4766

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