Genotype by Environment Interactions in Livestock Farming

Abstract

Article Outline Glossary Definition of the subject Introduction Expanding the Model References GlossaryGenotype by environment interaction The difference in response to environment changes due to different genotypes. Breeding value Expected performance measured as deviation from the population mean of the progeny generated by a progenitor. Phenotype Observable characteristics of an individual. Resilience The ability to recover from stressful conditions. Robustness The ability of not being perturbated by stressful conditions. Tolerance The ability to cope with stressful conditions. Plasticity The ability to change in response to environmental inputs. Acclimation Increase of tolerance to stressful levels of environmental parameters.