Guppy Genetics Simplified (Guppy Designer Series Book 2)

Guppy Genetics Simplified (Guppy Designer Series Book 2)

Guppy Designer Simplified is a thorough introduction to the science of genetics as it applies to guppies. The early part of the book surveys classical genetics using many guppy examples. In the latter part of the book the major scientific papers on guppy genetics are reviewed. Included are the classical papers by the founder of guppy genetics, O. Winge. His paper is still the solid foundation of guppy genetics until this day. The theory learned early in the book than finds practical examples in another guppy classic, the 1944 paper by Goodrich on the cream, golden and blond genes. Penelope Nayudu's groundbreaking paper is reviewed on the color genetics of guppy caudals, including half-black, CP and Flavus genes. Then follows the only English gloss of Michael Dzwillo's genetics of domestic guppies. Written in German, it has influenced the hobby in Europe until this day. Other papers are similarly reviewed and critiqued. The book ends with an extended "Further Reading" section that includes the abstracts from all the major guppy color genetics papers of the last century. The book is not intended to replace the author's "Theory and Practice of Guppy Breeding" which continues where the Simplified book ends. Rather it is a thorough education in the the basic tools of classical genetics, sufficient to jumpstart your exploration of the complex and enthralling color genetics of the guppy. The book was reviewed by Dr. Richard Squire, a geneticist, to help ensure its accuracy. Dr. Squire taught genetics for thirty years as a university professor and he is also an expert guppy breeder. The author, Philip Shaddock, has conducted many guppy experimental crosses, published his results in books and scientific papers. He is currently an editor for the scientific journal, Poeciliid Research. His website, Guppy Designer (www.guppydesigner.com) provides authoritative research on the care and breeding of guppies.
Country USA
Manufacturer Guppy Designer
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-02-29
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Guppy Designer
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2012-02-29
Format	Kindle eBook

Guppy Genetics Simplified (Guppy Designer Series Book 2)

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