Molecular genetic characterization of animal genetic resources FAO Animal Production and Health guidelines Series, Vol. 9
Langue : Anglais
The Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, adopted in 2007,
is the first internationally agreed framework for the management of
biodiversity in the livestock sector. It calls for the development of
technical guidelines to support countries in their implementation efforts.
Guidelines on the Preparation of national strategies and action plans for
animal genetic resources were published by FAO in 2008 and are being
complemented by a series of guideline publications addressing specific
technical subjects. These guidelines on Molecular characterization of
animal genetic resources address Strategic Priority Area 1 of the Global
Plan of Action – “Characterization, Inventory and Monitoring of Trends and
Associated Risks” and particularly complement the guidelines on Phenotypic
characterization of animal genetic resources and Surveying and monitoring
of animal genetic resources published in the same series. They have been
endorsed by the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
A short overview of progress in molecular characterization of animal
genetic resources over the last two decades and prospects for the future
is followed by a section that provides practical advice for researchers
who wish to undertake a characterization study. Emphasis is given to the
importance of obtaining high-quality and representative biological
samples, yielding standardized data that may be integrated into analyses
on an international scale. Appendices provide a glossary of technical
terms; examples of questionnaires; an example of a simple material
transfer agreement; a summary of software that can be used to analyse
molecular data; and the standard International Society for Animal
Genetics–FAO Advisory Group panels of microsatellite markers for nine
common livestock species.
Date de parution : 04-2012
Ouvrage de 96 p.
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 30,38 €
Ajouter au panierThèmes de Molecular genetic characterization of animal genetic... :
© 2024 LAVOISIER S.A.S.