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 Chapter 3 Introduction to concepts of population genetics

 Chapter 4 Introduction to concepts of quantitative genetics

Plant breeders develop new cultivars by modifying the genetic structure of the base population used to start the breeding program. Students need to have an appreciation for population and quantitative genetics in order to understand the principles and concepts of practical plant breeding. In fact, there is what some call the breeders' equation, a mathematical presentation of a fundamental concept that all breeders must thoroughly understand. This section will help the student understand this and other basic breeding concepts.