New cycle, same old mistakes? Overlapping vs. discrete generations in long-term recurrent selection
Abstract Background Recurrent selection is a foundational breeding method for quantitative trait improvement. It typically features rapid breeding cycles that can lead to high rates of genetic gain. Usually, generations are discrete in recurrent selection, which means that breeding candidates are ev...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Genomics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-022-08929-3 |