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Linear Selection Indices in Modern Plant Breeding

  • Published with open access

  • Explains how various types of linear selection indices can be constructed, interpreted, optimized and applied

  • Invaluable resource for plant and animal breeders

  • Written by leading experts

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
  2. General Introduction

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 1-13Open Access
  3. The Linear Phenotypic Selection Index Theory

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 15-42Open Access
  4. Constrained Linear Phenotypic Selection Indices

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 43-69Open Access
  5. Linear Marker and Genome-Wide Selection Indices

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 71-98Open Access
  6. Linear Genomic Selection Indices

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 99-120Open Access
  7. Constrained Linear Genomic Selection Indices

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 121-147Open Access
  8. Linear Phenotypic Eigen Selection Index Methods

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 149-176Open Access
  9. Linear Molecular and Genomic Eigen Selection Index Methods

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 177-205Open Access
  10. Multistage Linear Selection Indices

    • J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa
    Pages 207-230Open Access
  11. Stochastic Simulation of Four Linear Phenotypic Selection Indices

    • Fernando H. Toledo, José Crossa, Juan Burgueño
    Pages 231-241Open Access
  12. RIndSel: Selection Indices with R

    • Gregorio Alvarado, Angela Pacheco, Sergio Pérez-Elizalde, Juan Burgueño, Francisco M. Rodríguez
    Pages 243-256Open Access

About this book

This open access book focuses on the linear selection index (LSI) theory and its statistical properties. It addresses the single-stage LSI theory by assuming that economic weights are fixed and known - or fixed, but unknown - to predict the net genetic merit in the phenotypic, marker and genomic context. Further, it shows how to combine the LSI theory with the independent culling method to develop the multistage selection index theory. The final two chapters present simulation results and SAS and R codes, respectively, to estimate the parameters and make selections using some of the LSIs described. It is essential reading for plant quantitative geneticists, but is also a valuable resource for animal breeders.


Keywords

  • quantitative traits
  • genomic selection
  • selection index theory
  • marker-assisted selection
  • linear selection index
  • best linear unbiased predictor
  • phenotypic selection
  • multitrait selection
  • genomic tools
  • Open Access
  • LSI
  • BLUP

Authors and Affiliations

  • Biometrics and Statistics Unit, International Maize and Wheat, Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico, Mexico

    J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa

About the authors

J. Jesus Ceron-Rojas and José Crossa Hiriart
CIMMYT, Biometrics and Statistics Unit, Apdo. Postal 6-641, 06600 Mexico DF, Mexico

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Linear Selection Indices in Modern Plant Breeding

  • Authors: J. Jesus Céron-Rojas, José Crossa

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91223-3

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018

  • License: CC BY

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-91222-6Published: 11 October 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-08202-4Published: 22 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-91223-3Published: 26 September 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 256

  • Number of Illustrations: 45 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Biostatistics, Plant Biotechnology, Genetics and Genomics

Buying options

Softcover Book USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-3-030-08202-4
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Free shipping worldwide
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Hardcover Book USD 59.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-3-319-91222-6
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Free shipping worldwide
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  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout