Heterosis in the second and third generation affects litter size in a crossbreed mink (Neovison vison) population

Litter sizes in a cross between Brown and Black mink color types were observed through six generations. Litter size was significantly affected by yearly environmental variations. After adjusting for year effects, we found significant increases in litter size in the second and third generati...

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Main Authors: Thirstrup Janne, Pertoldi Cino, Larsen Peter Foged, Nielsen Vivi Hunnicke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2014-01-01
Series:Archives of Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2014/0354-46641403097T.pdf