Difference between mean phenotypic value of the progeny of selected plants and the parental population is known as__________________?
Correct answer: A. Genetic advance
- A. Genetic advance
- B. Genetic gain
- C. Heritability
- D. Coheritability
Explanation
Genetic advance is the improvement in the mean value of progeny from selected plants compared with the original parental population. Genetic gain is often used as a related term, but this standard definition is usually labelled genetic advance.
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