Optimization of crossing strategy based on the usefulness criterion in interpopulation crosses considering different marker effects among populations.

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Herein, a method has been proposed for selecting optimal cross pairs based on the genetic potential of progeny in interpopulation crosses, considering different genetic effects among populations. In the breeding programs for self-pollinating plants, genetic improvements in multiple traits can be challenging when relying solely on a single biparental population, and interpopulation crosses are employed to integrate favorable alleles from multiple biparental populations to overcome this limitation. In this context, it is crucial to consider distinct genetic effects in different populations. In this study, we used a selection method based on the usefulness criterion (UC) to identify cross pairs suitable for interpopulation crosses. We expanded this approach to enhance bree

SUBMITTER: Kinoshita S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12178988 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature