9781333620486 - Genetic Studies of Rabbits and Rats (Classic Reprint) de Castle, W. E. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on size-inheritance in rabbits, exploring the genetic studies done on them by the author to shed light on the concept of quantitative or fluctuating inheritance of characters. The author, a pioneer in the field, conducted systematic experiments by breeding rabbits of vastly different sizes over generations to deduce the genetic basis for their size differences. The book discusses the role of factors like food, environment, and genetic makeup in determining body size and other quantitative traits. The author carefully analyzes the variability in size among the purebred and crossbred rabbits and establishes that size is a polygenic trait, influenced by multiple genetic factors. This book is essential reading for geneticists and evolutionary biologists interested in quantitative inheritance and variation in populations. Its insights have shaped our understanding of the complex interplay between genetics and the environment in shaping organismal traits. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.