Substantial Genetic Progress in the International <i>Apis mellifera carnica</i> Population Since the Implementation of Genetic Evaluation

Substantial Genetic Progress in the International <i>Apis mellifera carnica</i> Population Since the Implementation of Genetic Evaluation

The <i>Apis mellifera carnica</i> subspecies of the honeybee has long been praised for its gentleness and good honey yield before systematic breeding efforts began in the early 20th century. However, before the introduction of modern techniques of genetic evaluation (best linear unbiased...

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Main Authors: Andreas Hoppe, Manuel Du, Richard Bernstein, Friedrich-Karl Tiesler, Martin Kärcher, Kaspar Bienefeld
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
honeybee
<i>A. m. carnica</i>
breeding
BLUP
breeding value
BeeBreed.eu
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/11/768

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