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Enhancing genetic gain in the era of molecular breeding.
Journal of experimental botany - 17 May 2017
Xu Yunbi, Li Ping, Zou Cheng, Lu Yanli, Xie Chuanxiao, Zhang Xuecai, Prasanna Boddupalli M, Olsen Michael S
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As one of the important concepts in conventional quantitative genetics and breeding, genetic gain can be defined as the amount of increase in performance that is achieved annually through artificial selection. To develop pro ducts that meet the increasing demand of mankind, especially for food and feed, in addition to various industrial uses, breeders are challenged to enhance the potential of genetic gain...
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