GEN Lecture 7

Question 1

Marker-assisted breeding

Answer 1

Using molecular markers that are associated with a trait a breeder wishes to select for or against.

Question 2

Genomic selection:

Answer 2

Track multiple genes underlying important trait/s in their breeding programme without waiting for each generation to reach maturity. Genomic selection is better able to select for quantitative traits that are the result of polygenic inheritance.