Overview

This handbook was designed as a reference tool for forest geneticists, tree breeders and other tree improvement personnel, as well as a textbook for university courses and short-courses at the graduate level in quantitative genetics. The chapters focus on the decision points faced by quantitative geneticists and breeders in designing programs and analyzing data. Beginning with a justification for the use of quantitative genetics in decision making in tree improvement programs, the book continues with a brief presentation of fundamental principles, followed by discussions and evaluations of mating designs and field test designs, the use of best linear predictors to estimate breeding values, the use of computer programs in the analysis of variance for genetic information, the deployment of genetically improved stock for capturing gains, the use of economic models for program justification, and the development of seed transfer guidelines.

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Author:   Lauren Fins ,  S.T. Friedman ,  J.V. Brotschol
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1992 ed.
Volume:   39
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.710kg
ISBN:  

9780792315681

ISBN 10:   0792315685
Pages:   406
Publication Date:   31 January 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Quantitative Genetics: Why Bother?.- Fundamental Genetic Principles.- Mating Designs.- Field Test Design.- Concepts of Selection and Gain Prediction.- Computational Methods.- Estimating Yield: Beyond Breeding Values.- Quantitative Approaches to Decision-Making in Forest Genetics Programs.- Developing Seed Transfer Zones.

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'Overall, I truly enjoyed reading this book, and it now has a place within easy reach of my desk. ' Journal of Forestry november 1992

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