Asrat Asfaw

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Estimating genetic gain from historical trial data?

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Practical value of trait heritability estimate in crop breeding program?

What are the practical uses of trait heritability estimates in crop breeding programs? Does trait with high heritability mean it is of high economic value in a breeding program? How to approach or...

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What is effective number of parents to start with a crossing program to avoid any genetic drift in a breeding population for any particular trait?

To start a hybridization program for a crop genetic drift is an issue? what is the effective number of parents to consider during the initial or first cycle crossing program to avoid genetic drift...

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