New software supports decision-making for animal and plant breeders
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - 07:10
in Biology & Nature
A team of researchers at the University of Göttingen has developed an innovative software program for the simulation of breeding programs. The Modular Breeding Program Simulator (MoBPS) enables the simulation of highly complex animal and plant breeding programs and is designed to assist breeders in everyday decision-making. Furthermore, the program is intended to be a cornerstone for further studies in breeding research in Göttingen. In addition to purely economic criteria in breeding, the research team is striving for goals such as sustainability, conservation of genetic diversity and improved animal welfare. The software was presented in the journal G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics.