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System of 3 genes prevents hybrid rice from reproducing, new study shows Researchers have identified a set of three genes that are responsible for hybrid sterility in rice, or the inability of many hybrid rice species to pass their genes on to the next generation. These findings inform a model that suggests how such hybrid sterility is maintained across rice species, and they may lead to the genetic improvement of rice as a food stock. The research is published in the 14 September issue...
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Size matters, and bigger is always better, at least when it comes to what roosters want when looking at possible mates. New research published in the journal PLoS Genetics suggests that roosters select the girl with the largest hairdo, or "comb." The scientists, from Linköping Universitet, say that the larger the comb of a hen, the bigger dose of sperm she will receive from the rooster, which leads to more eggs. Domestic hens...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online While there are many fine reasons to own a dog, perhaps one of the best reasons are the hours upon hours of sheer entertainment you’ll receive for the price of some kibble and pet rent, where applicable. You’ll be able to watch and laugh as your hound sniffs with a childlike curiosity at something hopping in the grass or take short videos of Fido as he chases an imaginary ship through your house and to the door, where he’ll...
Founder of Hernando, Inc., Dewey Jackson is proud to announce the launch of JazyPets.com. The new online shop boasts an impressive array of pet care items for dogs, cats, birds, fish and small animals. Doting owners can also splurge on themselves with quality goods from the home, garden, and living selection. Visit the site’s new blog, JazyPetsBlog.com, for further details. Hernando, Mississippi (PRWEB) August 12, 2012 Web entrepreneur Dewey Jackson is pleased to debut his latest...
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. (NasdaqCM: PNTR) - a leading developer, manufacturer and operator of Mobile Resource Management (MRM) and roadside assistance services for the automotive industry, announced today that the subscription period for its previously announced rights offering expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 26, 2012. Subscription rights that were not exercised by 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 26,...
Dog bite attorney Chris Davis issues warning on the breeds that most frequently attack. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 20, 2012 Dog bite injuries force approximately 1,000 people in the United States to seek some form of emergency care or treatment each day, or just under 5 million each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). To raise awareness about the most dangerous breeds, Seattle attorney Chris Davis and his research team have identified the top ten dog...
SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulldog-Lighting©, a leader in affordable LED light bars, has announced that their products are now being built in the United States. The company specializes in LED lighting for off road vehicles, construction equipment, farm equipment, RV's and boats. According to the company website, http://www.bulldog-lighting.com, their products are distributed out of San Carlos, California.(Photo:...
Lawrence LeBlond for RedOrbit.com It is often said that dog owners display an uncanny resemblance to their pets, but a new study goes one step further and suggests that their personalities are similar as well. In a study of British dog owners, researchers revealed that people tend to choose animals that match their own personality. They suggest that people are subconsciously drawn towards different types of dogs based on their characteristic personalities. Based on results of the...
Dogs have proven to be one of the most effective home security options available which is why HomeSecurityGuru.com has created a Family Watchdog and Guard Dog Guide that outlines the strengths and weaknesses of different breeds, helping homeowners decide which dog is the best fit for their family and home. (PRWEB) April 15, 2012 HomeSecurityGuru.com has recently published a Family Watchdog and Guard Dog Guide which provides details on different types of dogs and recommendations on the...
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NuVet Labs, maker of NuVet Plus vitamins for dogs, recently announced the donation of a full year's supply of the supplement to the Mid Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue (MAESSR) Springerfest 2012. Springerfest is an outdoor event that celebrates the people who make MAESSR successful throughout the year. All volunteers, their families, and especially their dogs are invited to enjoy the nice weather - there is a lake for...
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The Grey-headed Lovebird (Agapornis cana) also known as the Madagascar Lovebird, is a species of parrot that is native to the island of Madagascar and the only lovebird that is not native to the African continent. This mainly green parrot is about 5 inches long and weighs about 1.25 ounces. Sexes are similar in this species. The female is entirely green, with a dark green back and wings, a bright green rump, and a pale green chest. The male differs in that it has a pale gray upper chest...
The Newfoundland is a large working breed used for pulling fishing nets and heavy equipment which originated in Newfoundland. Its ancestors, big black bear-like dogs introduced by the Vikings, also produced the St. John's Dog. The size of the breed was produced when large mastiffs were introduced into the gene pool. Irish and English fishermen visiting Newfoundland in the 1880s accurately describe the breed as it is today, due to early establishment of its attributes. The breed is not only an...
The Shiba Inu is the smallest of the six originally Japanese dog breeds. The breed was originally bred for hunting in mountainous terrain. It is one of the oldest dog breeds, originally bred to hunt and flush rabbits, mice, and other small game. The breed was declared a national monument of Japan in 1936. During World War II, the breed nearly reached extinction, due to bombing and distemper. Three bloodlines survived, the first Shiba Inu was brought to the United States in 1954, and in 1992...
The Shetland Sheepdog, also called the Sheltie, hails from the Shetland Islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland. The breed is a descendant of the Collie, and its ancestors may have included the Greenland Yakki dog, King Charles Spaniel, Pomeranian, and the Border Collie, although this is uncertain. Up until the mid 20th century the breed was often called the Shetland Collie. The breed may have been used to herd small sheep and chase off scavengers, birds, pests, and wandering...
The Shar-Pei is a breed of dog from China which is distinguished by its deeply wrinkled face and blue-black tongue. The breed was originally bred in China's southern provinces in order to herd cattle, guard homes, and hunt wild pigs and other such game. It was later used for dog fighting. The breed may have similar origins to the Chow-Chow, the Great Pyrenees and the Tibetan Mastiff. The breed was virtually wiped out following the establishment of the Peoples' Republic of China as a...
