Heritability

(Co)variance components and genetic parameters for growth traits in Arabi sheep using different animal models

B. Shokrollahi and Baneh, H., “(Co)variance components and genetic parameters for growth traits in Arabi sheep using different animal models”, vol. 11, pp. 305-314, 2012.

The objective of the present study was to estimate genetic parameters for body weight at different ages in Arabi sheep using data collected from 1999 to 2009. Investigated traits consisted of birth weight (N = 2776), weaning weight (N = 2002) and weight at six months of age (N = 1885). The data were analyzed using restricted maximum likelihood analysis, by fitting univariate and multivariate animal models. All three weight traits were significantly influenced by birth year, sex and birth type. Age of dam only significantly affected birth weight.

Genotypic variability for root/shoot parameters under water stress in some advanced lines of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

M. Riaz, Farooq, J., Sakhawat, G., Mahmood, A., Sadiq, M. A., and Yaseen, M., “Genotypic variability for root/shoot parameters under water stress in some advanced lines of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)”, vol. 12, pp. 552-561, 2013.

Research pertaining to genetic variability parameters, heritability, and genotypic, phenotypic, simple, and environmental correlations for various seedling traits in five elite advanced cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) lines (FH-113, FH-114, FH-941, FH-942, and FH-2015) and one check (CIM-496) was carried out during October and November 2010 under greenhouse conditions at the Cotton Research Institute (Faisalabad, Pakistan). Material was raised in plastic tubes with a randomized complete block design replicated three times.

Inheritance of resistance to Pepper yellow mosaic virus in Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum

C. S. Bento, Rodrigues, R., Gonçalves, L. S. A., Oliveira, H. S., Santos, M. H., Pontes, M. C., and Sudré, C. P., “Inheritance of resistance to Pepper yellow mosaic virus in Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum”, vol. 12, pp. 1074-1082, 2013.

We investigated inheritance of resistance to Pepper yellow mosaic virus (PepYMV) in Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum accessions UENF 1616 (susceptible) crossed with UENF 1732 (resistant). Plants from generations P1, P2, F1, F2, BC1:1, and BC1:2 were inoculated and the symptoms were evaluated for 25 days. Subsequently, an area under the disease progress curve was calculated and subjected to generation means analysis. Only the average and epistatic effects were significant.

Change in heritability estimates due to half-sib family selection in the maize variety Pahari

M. Noor, Shahwar, D., Rahman, H., Ullah, H., Ali, F., Iqbal, M., Shah, I. A., and Ullah, I., “Change in heritability estimates due to half-sib family selection in the maize variety Pahari”, vol. 12, pp. 1872-1881, 2013.

This research was carried out at the Agriculture Research Farm, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar, and the Cereal Crops Research Institute, Pirsabak, Nowshera, during 2009 and 2010. Half-sib families (HS) derived from the maize variety Pahari in spring crop seasons 2009 and 2010 were developed at the Cereal Crops Research Institute. All HS families were detasseled well before pollen shedding. At maturity, each family was harvested and shelled separately.

Genetic evaluation using multi-trait and random regression models in Simmental beef cattle

R. R. Mota, Marques, L. F. A., Lopes, P. S., da Silva, L. P., Neto, F. R. A., de Resende, M. D. V., and Torres, R. A., “Genetic evaluation using multi-trait and random regression models in Simmental beef cattle”, vol. 12, pp. 2465-2480, 2013.

The Brazilian Association of Simmental and Simbrasil Cattle Farmers provided 29,510 records from 10,659 Simmental beef cattle; these were used to estimate (co)variance components and genetic parameters for weights in the growth trajectory, based on multi-trait (MTM) and random regression models (RRM). The (co)variance components and genetic parameters were estimated by restricted maximum likelihood. In the MTM analysis, the likelihood ratio test was used to determine the significance of random effects included in the model and to define the most appropriate model.

Relationship between genetic parameters in maize (Zea mays) with seedling growth parameters under 40-100% soil moisture conditions

R. W. Muhammad and Qayyum, A., “Relationship between genetic parameters in maize (Zea mays) with seedling growth parameters under 40-100% soil moisture conditions”, vol. 12, pp. 4780-4796, 2013.

We estimated the association of genetic parameters with production characters in 64 maize (Zea mays) genotypes in a green house in soil with 40-100% moisture levels (percent of soil moisture capacity). To identify the major parameters that account for variation among the genotypes, we used single linkage cluster analysis and principle component analysis. Ten plant characters were measured.

Influence of animals obtained using embryo transfer on the genetic evaluation of growth in Simmental beef cattle with random regression models

R. R. Mota, Lopes, P. S., Marques, L. F. A., Silva, L. P., M. Pessoa, C., R. Torres, A., and Resende, M. D. V., “Influence of animals obtained using embryo transfer on the genetic evaluation of growth in Simmental beef cattle with random regression models”, vol. 12, pp. 5889-5904, 2013.

Weight records of Simmental beef cattle were used in a genetic evaluation of growth with and without embryo transfer (ET). A random regression model in which ET individuals were excluded (RRM1) contained 29,510 records from 10,659 animals, while another model that did not exclude these animals (RRM2) contained 62,895 records from 23,160 animals. The fixed and random regressions were represented by continuous functions, and a model with an order of three for the fixed curve and random effects was used to consider the homogeneity of residual variance.

Inheritance of downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose (Sphaceloma ampelinum) resistance in grapevines

O. Poolsawat, Mahanil, S., Laosuwan, P., Wongkaew, S., Tharapreuksapong, A., Reisch, B. I., and Tantasawat, P. A., “Inheritance of downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose (Sphaceloma ampelinum) resistance in grapevines”, vol. 12, pp. 6752-6761, 2013.

Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose (Sphaceloma ampelinum) are two of the major diseases of most grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivars grown in Thailand. Therefore, breeding grapevines for improved downy mildew and anthracnose resistance is crucial. Factorial crosses were made between three downy mildew and/or anthracnose resistant lines ('NY88.0517.01', 'NY65.0550.04', and 'NY65.0551.05'; male parents) and two or three susceptible cultivars of V. vinifera ('Black Queen', 'Carolina Black Rose', and/or 'Italia'; female parents).

Genetic parameters for postweaning traits in Braunvieh cattle

D. C. Cucco, Ferraz, J. B. S., Eler, J. P., Balieiro, J. C. C., Mattos, E. C., and Varona, L., “Genetic parameters for postweaning traits in Braunvieh cattle”, vol. 9, pp. 545-553, 2010.

Genetic parameters for traits related to postweaning growth in Braunvieh cattle, reared under tropical and sub-tropical conditions in Brazil, were studied.

Comparison of different models to estimate genetic parameters for carcass traits in a commercial broiler line

J. L. B. M. Grosso, Balieiro, J. C. C., Eler, J. P., Ferraz, J. B. S., Mattos, E. C., and T. Filho, M., “Comparison of different models to estimate genetic parameters for carcass traits in a commercial broiler line”, vol. 9, pp. 908-918, 2010.

The effect of genetic and non-genetic factors for carcass, breast meat and leg weights, and yields of a commercial broiler line were investigated using the restricted maximum likelihood method, considering four different animal models, including or excluding maternal genetic effect with covariance between direct and maternal genetic effects, and maternal permanent environmental effect. The likelihood ratio test was used to determine the most adequate model for each trait.

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