FAQ: Is the difference between eumelanin and phaeomelanin visible on cross sections of feathers? Yes, that difference is clearly visible provided the cross-sections are made
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Green versus wild type
When we search for the meaning of wild type in a dictionary, it usually says: “The wild type (WT) is the phenotype of the typical
Follow-up to our webinar on Non-Mendelian inheritance and epigenetic change in colour mutations in birds
This afternoon we had a follow-up to our webinar of March 19 about Non-Mendelian inheritance and epigenetic change in colour mutations in birds (Aves). We
FAQ: goldenface budgerigar versus bl1-bl2/bl1 Agapornis fischeri
FAQ: is it possible that the “goldenface” budgerigar [Melopsittacus undulatus] is genetically identical with the bl1-bl2/bl1 Agapornis fischeri (*aqua* phenotypes) ? That is possible. We
FAQ: What about *pallid* Agapornis fischeri?
FAQ: What about *pallid* Agapornis fischeri? Read update of 17/01/2022 The first reports we received about the possible existence of a *pallid* Agapornis fischeri originate
The start
We just started with DNA extraction to examine the blue locus in genus Agapornis.
Study of the presence of pheomelanin in parakeet feathers
Study of the presence of pheomelanin in parakeet feathers By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW MUTAVI, Research & Advice Group Published online 30/3/2021 The
FAQ: number of chromosomes of Goudian finch?
FAQ: How many chromosomes has Chloebia gouldiae? As far as we know there was no specific research to the number of chromosome in Goudian finch.
Webinar on Non-Mendelian inheritance and epigenetic change….
This afternoon I was invited as a guest speaker in a webinar on Non-Mendelian inheritance and epigenetic change in colour mutations in birds (Aves). Thanks
FAQ: How to distinguish between the different fallow types in genus Agapornis?
FAQ: How to distinguish between the different fallow types in genus Agapornis? The existing fallow types In genus Agapornis are subdivided into a preliminary list
Update on *AR grey* Agapornis roseicollis
A few weeks ago, I was approached by Florian Gouze (France) who had reservations by the* AR grey* Agapornis roseicollis, a mutation that has been
In search of the genetic background of *Sapphire* Agapornis fischeri.
A more extensive and detailed version of this article has been published in the BVA-International magazine of June 2021 In search of the genetic background