Human-induced vegetation changes did not affect tree progeny performance in a seasonally dry forest of central Argentina
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2017.07.016
Abstract: Abstract Regeneration by seed is scarce in seasonally dry mountain forests; in these areas, shrub-grass patches intermingled with remnant trees are widespread due to anthropogenic fires and post-fire livestock grazing. We hypothesized that progeny performance… read more here.
Keywords: seed; remnant trees; progeny performance; seasonally dry ... See more keywords
The avian maternal environment: exploring the physiological mechanisms driving progeny performance
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DOI: 10.1080/00439339.2020.1729675
Abstract: SUMMARY Environmental factors, both positive and negative, experienced by breeder hens during their reproductive life, can have significant influence on the productive efficiency and health of their progeny. This is particularly important considering that commercial… read more here.
Keywords: physiological mechanisms; maternal environment; growth; environment ... See more keywords
PSIX-4 Fetal programming – Maternal plane of nutrition effects on progeny performance, feed efficiency, and carcass quality for feedlot steers
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.719
Abstract: To evaluate if maternal supplementation of protein and rumen-protected methionine during late gestation affects steer progeny performance and carcass quality, 138 Angus X cows were used in a 3 x 2 factorial arrangement of treatments.… read more here.
Keywords: steer progeny; carcass quality; performance; carcass ... See more keywords