GPB (617)Biometrical Methods in Plant Breeding (Question Paper)

Course Title: Biometrical Methods in Plant Breeding              Course No. GPB-617

Qualifying Written Examination                                                      Total Marks: 22

Q1. Discus the importance of quantitative inheritance in plant breeding                                                4.00

Q2. Define multiple correlation and describe its significance in plant breeding                                     4.00

Q3. Describe the significance of path analysis in plant breeding                                                                4.00

Q4. What is diallel cross?  Describe the two approaches of diallel cross analysis                                  4.00

Q. Write a short notes on following                                                                                                                   6.00

1. Transgressive segregants

2. Heritable correlation and its causes

3. Descriminant function

4. Combining ability