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Difference between mean phenotypic value of the progeny of selected plants and the parental population is known as__________________?

Correct answer: B. Genetic advance

  • A. Genetic gain
  • B. Genetic advance
  • 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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