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Selection methods in plant breeding

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2007
ISBN
1402063695, 9781402063695, 9781402063701
Open Library ID
OL11634449M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5314362 bytes)
Edition
2nd
Pages
471\471
Library
Kingdwarf
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20

Description

Written for plant breeders, researchers and post-graduate students, this book provides a comprehensive review of the methods and underlying theoretical foundations used for selection in plant breeding programmes. The authors review basic elements of population and quantitative genetic theory, and consider in a unique way the tackling of the problems presented by soil heterogeneity and intergenotypic competition when selecting quantitative characters. The efficacy of different methods with regard to developing new varieties of crops are discussed for different modes of reproduction. This work provides a sound basis for informed decision making within the process of a selection programme.

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