Concept information
Preferred term
genetic background
Type
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Topic
Definition
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The genotypic base of a breeding line or population. Populations with a broad genetic base respond to selection more readily than those with a narrow base. Expression of a particular gene of interest will be affected by the residual genotype.
Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Synonyms
- genetic base
In other languages
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Spanish
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base genética
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contexto genético
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/67917
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