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Selection in segregating generations of autogamous species II. Response to selection in two stages

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In autogamous species the optimum number of families is calculated for a selection program in two stages conducted in segregating generations. The influence of epistasis is not large. In case of much epistasis the number of families at the first stage must be reduced. In comparison with selection in later generations the second stage is relatively important. Two stage selection is more efficient than combined selection.

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Weber, W.E. Selection in segregating generations of autogamous species II. Response to selection in two stages. Euphytica 33, 447–454 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00021144

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