Growth

Estimation of the growth curve and heritability of the growth rate for giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) cubs

T. D. Che, Wang, C. D., Jin, L., Wei, M., Wu, K., Zhang, Y. H., Zhang, H. M., and Li, D. S., Estimation of the growth curve and heritability of the growth rate for giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) cubs, vol. 14, pp. 2322-2330, 2015.

Giant panda cubs have a low survival rate during the newborn and early growth stages. However, the growth and developmental parameters of giant panda cubs during the early lactation stage (from birth to 6 months) are not well known. We examined the growth and development of giant panda cubs by the Chapman growth curve model and estimated the heritability of the maximum growth rate at the early lactation stage. We found that 83 giant panda cubs reached their maximum growth rate at approximately 75-120 days after birth. The body weight of cubs at 75 days was 4285.99 g.

Agronomic performance of arabica coffee genotypes in northwest Rio de Janeiro State

W. P. Rodrigues, Vieira, H. D., Barbosa, D. H. S. G., Filho, G. R. Sousa, and Partelli, F. L., Agronomic performance of arabica coffee genotypes in northwest Rio de Janeiro State, vol. 13, pp. 5664-5673, 2014.

Considering the productive potential of arabica coffee in the Rio de Janeiro State and the shortage of breeding programs for this species in the state, this study aimed to evaluate the vegetative and productive characteristics of 25 arabica coffee genotypes to indicate 1 or more varieties for the northwest Rio de Janeiro region. The experiment was in Varre e Sai, RJ, Brazil, and plants were planted in 2007 with a spacing of 2.5 x 0.8 m.

Polymorphisms in FGFBP1 and FGFBP2 genes associated with carcass and meat quality traits in chickens

A. M. Felício, Boschiero, C., Balieiro, J. C. C., Ledur, M. C., Ferraz, J. B. S., Moura, A. S. A. M. T., and Coutinho, L. L., Polymorphisms in FGFBP1 and FGFBP2 genes associated with carcass and meat quality traits in chickens, vol. 12, pp. 208-222, 2013.

In the past, the focus of broiler breeding programs on yield and carcass traits improvement led to problems related to meat quality. Awareness of public concern for quality resulted in inclusion of meat quality traits in the evaluation process. Nevertheless, few genes associated with meat quality attributes are known. Previous studies mapped quantitative trait loci for weight at 35 and 42 days in a region of GGA4 flanked by the microsatellite markers, MCW0240 and LEI0063.

Comparative proteomic analysis between early developmental stages of the Coffea arabica fruits

G. B. Bandil, Etto, R. M., Galvão, C. W., Ramos, H. J. O., Souza, E. M., Pedrosa, F. O., Chaves, D. F. S., Huergo, L. F., and Ayub, R. A., Comparative proteomic analysis between early developmental stages of the Coffea arabica fruits, vol. 12, pp. 5102-5110, 2013.

Coffee is one of the most valuable agricultural commodities. There is much agronomic research on coffee, but molecular knowledge of its fruit development and ripening is limited. This study reports a comparative proteomic investigation of immature coffee fruits in two early developmental stages: stage 1, cell division and elongation of the perisperm; and stage 2, early growth of the endosperm progressively replacing the perisperm.

Prediction model of a joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits

H. R. Mirzaei, Verbyla, A. P., and Pitchford, W. S., Prediction model of a joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits, vol. 10, pp. 448-458, 2011.

A joint growth-carcass analysis was conducted to develop equations for predicting carcass quality traits associated with variation in growth path of crossbred cattle. During a four-year period (1994-1997) of the Australian “Southern Crossbreeding Project”, mature Hereford cows (r = 581) were mated to 97 sires of Jersey, Wagyu, Angus, Hereford, South Devon, Limousin, and Belgian Blue breeds, resulting in 1141 calves.

Joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits through calculation of co-variance components and correlations

H. R. Mirzaei, Verbyla, A. P., and Pitchford, W. S., Joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits through calculation of co-variance components and correlations, vol. 10, pp. 433-447, 2011.

A joint growth-carcass model using random regression was used to estimate the (co)variance components of beef cattle body weights and carcass quality traits and correlations between them. During a four-year period (1994-1997) of the Australian “southern crossbreeding project”, mature Hereford cows (N = 581) were mated to 97 sires of Jersey, Wagyu, Angus, Hereford, South Devon, Limousin, and Belgian Blue breeds, resulting in 1141 calves.

Modeling of crossbred cattle growth, comparison between cubic and piecewise random regression models

H. R. Mirzaei, Pitchford, W. S., and Verbyla, A. P., Modeling of crossbred cattle growth, comparison between cubic and piecewise random regression models, vol. 10, pp. 2230-2244, 2011.

Two analyses, cubic and piecewise random regression, were conducted to model growth of crossbred cattle from birth to about two years of age, investigating the ability of a piecewise procedure to fit growth traits without the complications of the cubic model. During a four-year period (1994-1997) of the Australian “Southern Crossbreeding Project”, mature Hereford cows (N = 581) were mated to 97 sires of Angus, Belgian Blue, Hereford, Jersey, Limousin, South Devon, and Wagyu breeds, resulting in 1141 steers and heifers born over four years.

Genetic parameter estimates and response to selection for weight and testicular traits in Nelore cattle

F. R. Araujo Neto, Lôbo, R. B., Mota, M. D. S., and Oliveira, H. N., Genetic parameter estimates and response to selection for weight and testicular traits in Nelore cattle, vol. 10, pp. 3127-3140, 2011.

We estimated genetic parameters for various phases of body and testicular growth until 550 days of age in Nelore cattle, using Bayesian inference, including correlation values and error estimates. Weight and scrotal records of 54,182 Nelore animals originating from 18 farms participating in the Brazilian Nelore Breeding Program (PMGRN) were included.

Evaluation of DNA polymorphisms involving growth hormone relative to growth and carcass characteristics in Brahman steers

V. R. Beauchemin, Thomas, M. G., Franke, D. E., and Silver, G. A., Evaluation of DNA polymorphisms involving growth hormone relative to growth and carcass characteristics in Brahman steers, vol. 5, pp. 438-447, 2006.

Associations of DNA polymorphisms in growth hormone (GH) relative to growth and carcass characteristics in growing Brahman steers (N = 324 from 68 sires) were evaluated. Polymorphisms were an Msp-I RFLP and a leucine/valine SNP in the GH gene as well as a Hinf-I RFLP and a histidine/arginine SNP in transcriptional regulators of the GH gene, Pit-1 and Prop-1. Genotypic frequencies of the GH SNP, Pit-1 RFLP, and Prop-1 SNP were greater than 88% for one of the bi-allelic homozygous genotypes.

Characterization of variation in the canine suppressor of cytokine signaling-2 (SOCS2) gene

G. Rincón, Young, A. E., Bannasch, D. L., and Medrano, J. F., Characterization of variation in the canine suppressor of cytokine signaling-2 (SOCS2) gene, vol. 6, pp. 144-151, 2007.

Suppressor of cytokine signaling 2 (SOCS2) is a negative regulator of growth hormone signaling. The deletion of SOCS2 in mice results in a 30-50% increase in post-natal growth. In an effort to identify polymorphisms in the SOCS2 gene that may be associated with body size in dogs, we characterized the canine SOCS2 gene and analyzed its genetic diversity among small and large dog breeds. The study was carried out on a total of 520 dogs from 66 different breeds.

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