Author
GROSZ, M - GENOMIX |
Submitted to: Research Update for Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory
Publication Type: Popular Publication Publication Acceptance Date: 10/1/2002 Publication Date: 1/15/2003 Citation: GROSZ, M.D., MACNEIL, M.D. PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF GENOMICS. RESEARCH UPDATE FOR FORT KEOGH LIVESTOCK AND RANGE RESEARCH LABORATORY. p. 56-57. 2003. Interpretive Summary: Genomic science offers new opportunities to address problems of livestock producers and natural resource managers. Terminology and basic principles common to genomic science are explained in this report. Identifying quantitative trait loci (QTL) provides initial leads toward understanding the basis for observed differences in performance between populations or breeds. Follow-up investigations can then result in selection strategies that accelerate genetic improvement of economically important traits. Traditional breeding systems coupled with the use of genomic markers may also introduce specific novel genes into commercially relevant breeding stocks. Finally, biodiversity of natural populations can be objectively resolved using genomic technologies. Technical Abstract: Genomic science offers new opportunities to address problems of livestock producers and natural resource managers. Terminology and basic principles common to genomic science are explained in this report. Identifying quantitative trait loci (QTL) provides initial leads toward understanding the basis for observed differences in performance between populations or breeds. Follow-up investigations can then result in selection strategies that accelerate genetic improvement of economically important traits. Traditional breeding systems coupled with the use of genomic markers may also introduce specific novel genes into commercially relevant breeding stocks. Finally, biodiversity of natural populations can be objectively resolved using genomic technologies. |