Essays about: "domestication process"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 essays containing the words domestication process.

  1. 11. Renens domesticering

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Liv Spellerberg; [2014]
    Keywords : ren; renskötare; pastoralism; jakt; lavar;

    Abstract : Domesticeringsprocessen innebär bland annat en beteendemässig förändring hos djur genom avel och skiljer sig från tämjning då tamhet innebär att en individ under sin livstid lär sig beteenden som gör den hanterbar av människan. Syftet med det här arbetet är att ta reda på när, varför och hur renen blev domesticerad och ifall något annat djur hade kunnat ersätta renen som husdjur. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Importance of the TSHR-gene in Domestic Chicken

    University essay from Biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Hanna Johnsen; [2014]
    Keywords : Domestication; Landraces Chicken; thyroid stimulation hormone TSH ; thyroid stimulation hormone receptor TSHR ; reproductive cycle;

    Abstract : Thyroid hormones are known to be important in several processes in chicken, such as growth, metabolism and reproductive system. In previous studies the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR)-gene has been identified as a target for a selective sweep in commercial breeds of chicken such as broiler and White Leghorn. READ MORE

  4. 13. Allanblackia stuhlmannii – a tree under current domestication: what are the soil requirements?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Kajsa Alvum-Toll; [2013]
    Keywords : Allanblackia stuhlmannii; soil analysis; soil profile description; soil profile classification; tree domestication; East Usambara Mountains;

    Abstract : Allanblackia is a genus of trees that grows in the rainforests of West, Central and Eastern Africa. Its big fruits contain seeds very rich in oil which has been used by local communities for cooking and making soaps. The native stands are threatened by overexploitation and the demand for the oil is much greater than the supply. READ MORE

  5. 14. Separationsångest hos hundar : etiologi och möjliga behandlingsprotokoll

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Sara Edsler; [2012]
    Keywords : separationsångest; hund; klomipramin; d.a.p.; beteendeproblem;

    Abstract : Behavioral problems are one of the leading reasons for re-homing and euthanasia in dogs. It is estimated that between 40 – 87 % of dogs suffer from some sort of behavioural problem, making it an important animal welfare issue. READ MORE

  6. 15. The genetic basis of a domestication trait in the chicken: mapping quantitative trait loci for plumage colour

    University essay from Biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Md. Nazmul Huq; [2012]
    Keywords : qtl; quantitative trait loci; genome scan; qtl analysis; plumage colour; domestication trait; chicken; pigmentation trait;

    Abstract : Domestication is the process by which animals become adapted to the environment provided by humans. The process of domestication has let to a number of correlated behavioural, morphological and physiological changes among many domesticated animal species. An example is the changes of plumage colour in the chicken. READ MORE