Genetic parameters and selection in full-sib families of tall fescue using best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP) analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Better understanding of genetic structure of economic traits is crucial for identification and selection of superior genotypes in specific breeding programs. Best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP) is the most efficient method in this regard, which is poorly used in forage plant breeding. The present study aimed to assess genetic variation, estimate genetic parameters, and predict breeding values of five essential traits in full sib families (recognized by EST-SSR markers) of tall fescue using REML/BLUP procedure.

Method

Forty-two full-sib families of tall fescue (included of 120 individual genotypes), recognized by EST-SSR markers along with twenty-one their corresponding parental genotypes were assessed for biomass production and agro-morphological traits at thre

SUBMITTER: Pirnajmedin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9199132 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature