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Selection index using the graphical area applied to sugarcane breeding.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 16 Sept 2016
Silva L A, Resende R T, Ferreira R A D C, Silva G N, Kist V, Barbosa M H P, Nascimento M, Bhering L L
Abstract excerpt
This study aimed to develop a multivariate selection index based on the graphical area of a polygon formed by standardized values, also known as radar chart. This methodology may be used to assist selection of superior genotypes in sugarcane breeding programs. Seven technological traits in 37 sugarcane genotypes were evaluated. An area index (AI) was constructed and the resulting polygon areas were used to rank...
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