Organizational and genetic-and-population aspects of conservation of autochthonous local breeds in Ukraine

Abstract

Aim. To learn conceptual bases and world and home experience of maintenance of gene pool of agricultural animals. Methods. An analysis, synthesis, classification, population statistics, is terminological, source study and archival studies analysis. Results. The value of gene pool of indigenous local breeds of agricultural animals is exposed, plant-breeding theoretical and practical aspects of his maintenance and the attempt of ground of necessity of integration of local breeds is done in the modern system of agrarian production in accordance with the requirements of FAO. Shown biological features of the grey Ukrainian breed and possibility to apply plant-breeding methods from maintenance of her genetic originality. Theoretical bases over and practical measures are brought on the management of gene pool animals populations. Conclusions. For the decision of problem of maintenance of gene pool of indigenous local breeds in Ukraine further development of scientific researches is needed from a ground and determination of criteria of estimation of economic-biological features of gene pool breeds, development and working off organizational and technologicalcharts from maintenance of in situ and ex situ, rational use and improvement of present gene pool of these breeds.