Explores how genotypes interact with different environments and how to measure the stability of crop performance across varying conditions.
A variety that performs well in one location may fail in another. Sharma dedicates an entire chapter to phenotypic stability models, including:
, organized into five core sections that cover the lifecycle of plant breeding experiments—from initial field design to the interpretation of genetic mutations. Key Sections and Techniques According to the Google Books entry for the title , the content is divided as follows: Field Designs and Basic Parameters: Key Sections and Techniques According to the Google
The future of plant breeding lies in the development of new statistical and biometrical techniques that can handle complex data sets and provide accurate predictions. Some of the future directions in the field include:
Singh, R. K., & Kumar, R. (2015). Biometrical techniques in plant breeding. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology, 18(2), 147-155. (2015)
Sharma begins with the basics—mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and probability distributions. However, he quickly pivots to their application in nursery trials and field homogeneity tests.
The new PDF includes a solved spreadsheet for this exact problem, allowing you to change the variables and see real-time changes in the path diagram. Sharma begins with the basics—mean
Each analysis is accompanied by practical examples and instructions on how to draw valid inferences from data.