Manipulation of Reproduction in Agriculture (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards

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Manipulation of Reproduction in Agriculture
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Agriculture definition

Growing & breeding animals, plants, fungi for essential resources

Reproductive technology

Technological method to assist & enhance reproduction

Purpose of reproductive technologies in agriculture

Improve quality & quantity of food production

Two categories of reproductive technologies

Manipulating fertilisation & involving embryos

Artificial insemination (AI)

Manually introducing sperm to fertilise an egg

In vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Fertilising eggs outside body in laboratory conditions

Organ producing GnRH\text{GnRH} in oestrous cycle

Hypothalamus

Hormones released by pituitary in oestrous cycle

FSH\text{FSH} (follicle-stimulating) & LH\text{LH} (luteinising)

Corpus luteum function

Produces progesterone to maintain pregnancy

Minerals supporting oestrogen production in ovaries

K\text{K}, Cu\text{Cu}, Mg\text{Mg}, Zn\text{Zn}

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