Title: Identify how technology is used in the selection of breeding animals and plants.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Understanding Basic Genetics

Identification should include the roles played by computers, software, and other electronic devices in animal and plant breeding programs, including

- record-keeping systems
- marketing
- research
- identification and selection of desired traits
  - annotated crop genomes
  - genome-based breeding
  - site-specific gene integration
- scoring of genetic traits.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What role do computers play in genetic selection of animals and plants?
- What genomic technologies are used in breeding programs?
- How are genetic traits scored when used in computer modeling?
- How do computer records and modeling contribute to improved genetics?