Optimization of selection contribution and mate allocations in monoecious tree breeding populations

Abstract

Conclusion: The main reason why MCM schemes yielded higher genetic gains was the improvement in managing the long term genetic contribution of founders in the population; this was achieved by connecting unrelated families. In addition, the accumulation of inbreeding was reduced by MCM schemes since the variance in long term genetic contributions of founders was smaller than in the other schemes. Consequently, by combining an MCM scheme with an algorithm that optimizes contributions of the selected individuals, a higher long term response is obtained while reducing the risk within the breeding program.

Published in

BMC Genetics
2009, volume: 10
Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD

SLU Authors

• Ahlinder, Jon

  • Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Waldmann, Patrik

  • Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Forest Science

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2156-10-70

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/49012