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Selection index based on the relative importance of traits and possibilities in breeding popcorn.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 26 Apr 2016
Vieira R A, Rocha R, Scapim C A, Amaral Júnior A T, Vivas M
Abstract excerpt
One of the major difficulties faced by popcorn breeders is the negative correlation between popping expansion (PE) and grain yield (GY). It is necessary to overcome this difficulty to obtain promising genotypes. One helpful tool in this process is a selection index because it allows multiple features of interest to be selected. Thus, the present study proposes a new and comprehensive selection index applied in...
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