ISBN: 9781527792593 - the effects of inbreeding and crossbreeding on guinea pigs, vol. 3: crosses between highly inbred families (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the results of the author's inbreeding experiments conducted on guinea pigs over multiple generations. The aim of these experiments was to assess the effects of continuous inbreeding. The study went on to examine the effects of subsequently crossing these inbred lines. Over several generations, inbred animals showed a decline in numerous fitness traits and characteristics, including percentage born alive, birth weight, and size of litter. The study then looked at whether crossing these inbred lines could restore some of these lost qualities and found that many were indeed partially restored, even in the first generation of crossing. This book is a valuable contribution to the field of genetics. By providing detailed explanations of the methodology and results of the experiments, the book allows readers to delve deeper into the concepts of inbreeding and crossbreeding and the effects they have on various characteristics. This research offers essential insights into the complex dynamics of genetics and the importance of genetic diversity in maintaining the health and vigor of populations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…