Increasing Genetic Gains Through Improved Design of Field Trials (Webinar)

Led by the esteemed Dr. Salvador Gezan, the session delved into statistical techniques for optimizing field trial designs in plant breeding. Topics covered included incomplete blocks, row-column designs, Latinization, sparse testing, unreplicated trials, spatially generated designs, and pedigree-based randomization. Dr. Salvador Gezan also discussed the setup of linear mixed models and optional spatial analyses, shedding light on the software used and providing valuable guidelines for future implementations. Better experimental designs mean increased accuracy of genetic effects, paving the way for amplified genetic gains in the future. If you missed it, you can catch up on the insightful discussion!