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Boosting Crop Growth: The Science Behind Predicting Photosynthesis

December 28, 2025

Predicting how crops will grow is tricky. It's not just about genes. The environment plays a big role too. But what if there was a way to guess how well plants will photosynthesize? That's where KineticGP comes in. It's a tool that mixes genetics with science to make better predictions. KineticGP i

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Genetic Prediction Gets a Boost with New Tech

April 20, 2025

Genetic prediction is a big deal in breeding programs. It helps pick the best candidates early on. This speeds up the process and makes it more efficient. Deep learning has become a popular tool in this field. It offers new ways to improve genetic prediction. A new method called EBMGP is making wav

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The Power of Specific Genes in Dairy Cow Breeding

April 13, 2025

Breeding dairy cows has changed a lot in recent years. Nowadays, it often involves using genetic markers from SNP chips. This method is pretty standard in the industry. But, is it the best way to predict important traits in dairy cows? This is what a recent study tried to find out. The stud

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How Are Scientists Solving Drought Issues with Maize?

February 2, 2025

Drought in sub-Saharan Africa is a huge problem that impacts how maize grows and reduces the harvest. Dealing with drought is complex because many different genes are involved. That's why scientists tried something new. Researchers took 236 different types of corn and tested them in multiple

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Uncovering the Mysteries of Hydroxycinnamates in Maize: A Genomic Adventure

January 13, 2025

Everyone knows that maize, or corn, is a big deal in the world of agriculture and biofuel. But did you know that hidden inside its stalks, or stover, are special compounds called hydroxycinnamates? These compounds, ferulate and p-coumarate, play a crucial role in how maize plants resist pests and ho

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Boosting Beef Cattle Genomic Predictions with Layered Biological Information''

January 1, 2025

Ever thought about how we can get better at guessing an animal's traits just by looking at its genes? Scientists have been working on a way to improve this process using multiple layers of biological info. This isn't easy, but it's a must for beef cattle. When we want to know more about complex trai

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Machine Learning vs Traditional Methods: A New Look at Predicting Broiler Traits

November 22, 2024

Machine learning (ML) is quickly becoming a big deal in lots of areas, from research to practical things like predicting how well livestock will breed. But not many people have looked into using ML to improve chicken breeding, especially for yellow-feathered broilers. This study tried out seven diff