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Defining a genetic ideotype for crop improvement.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) - 1 Jan 2014
Trethowan Richard M
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While plant breeders traditionally base selection on phenotype, the development of genetic ideotypes can help focus the selection process. This chapter provides a road map for the establishment of a refined genetic ideotype. The first step is an accurate definition of the target environment including the underlying constraints, their probability of occurrence, and impact on phenotype. Once the environmental...
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