Of nature and nurture: the role of genetics and environment in behavioural development of laying hens
| Autor: | Elske N. de Haas, T. Bas Rodenburg |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Genetics
Offspring Cognitive Neuroscience 05 social sciences Social environment Maternal hormones Early life Nature versus nurture Developmental psychology Behavioral Ecology Gedragsecologie 03 medical and health sciences Behavioral Neuroscience Psychiatry and Mental health 0302 clinical medicine WIAS Life Science 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences 050102 behavioral science & comparative psychology Psychology 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 7, 91-94 Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences 7 (2016) |
| ISSN: | 2352-1546 |
| Popis: | Behavioural development of birds is shaped by the complex interplay between genetics and environment. It is becoming increasingly clear that experiences of previous generations are transferred to the offspring through epigenetic and hormonal effects and result in lasting changes in behaviour. After hatching, social and physical conditions during early life have marked effects on bird behaviour of both the current and following generations. Aspects like the presence or absence of maternal care, the composition of the social environment and the behavioural stimulation offered by the physical environment all have strong influences on the behavioural development of a bird. Research approaches that focus on manipulations during the early-life period and investigate effects on epigenetics, maternal hormones and behavioural development should be encouraged. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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