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
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
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
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
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
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
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
