Research and investment in poultry genetic resources - Challenges and options for sustainable use

World's Poultry Science Journal

Volumn 61, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 57-70

  Hoffmann, I ^a  

^a FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS   (Italy)

Author keywords

Breeds; Genetic erosion; Genetic variability; Research

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; AVES;

EID: 18244363908     PISSN: 00439339     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1079/WPS200449     Document Type: Conference Paper

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