About Lesson
- Rapid generation advance; 2-4 generations/yr
- Requires less space, time and resources in early stages, therefore accommodates higher # crosses;
- Superior to bulk/mass selection if the desired genotype is at a competitive disadvantage; natural selection usually has little impact on population.
- Delayed selection eliminated confusing effects of heterozygosity; more effective than pedigree breeding when dealing with low h2 traits;
- Highly amenable to modifications and can be combined with any method of selection.
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