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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. quantitative genetics
  4. selection response

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selection response

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Definition

  • Information Selection response is a measurement of the progress made by selection, which is, specifically, the difference between the mean values of the progeny of one generation and the mean of the next generation.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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