A theoretical basis for measuring the efficiency of selection in plant breeding
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Measuring efficiency of selection in plant breeding depends on whether expected genetic gain or likelihood of obtaining the desired lines is used. The new index is the ratio of the probability of achieving the desired genetic gain in a target population to the cost expected to get that gain. Monte Carlo simulations of mass selection show the index solves some optimization problems not otherwise amenable to solution.
Publication Name: Heredity
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0018-067X
Year: 1999
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Genetic variation of the riparian pioneer tree species Populus nigra. 2: variation in susceptibility to the foliar rust Melampsora larici-populina
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Some species of European black poplar in France are more resistant to foliar rust than others. No species was found to be completely resistant, with partial resistance split into epidemiological components. Up to 20% of resistance variation was found between the 9 regions studied, and up to 22% between stands.
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Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0018-067X
Year: 1999
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