De Sousa-Vieira and Milligan (1999) examined intra-row plant spacing as a source of variation affecting the efficacy of progeny testing and
family selection at the first selection stage of the LSVDP.
In the lines selected for increased longevity, the six groups of progeny of individual parents were chosen from the 15 [degrees] C pool whose brothers and sisters had the highest median life span in the longevity assay (
family selection; Falconer 1989).
De Sousa-Vieira and Milligan (1999) examined intra-row plant spacing as a source of variation affecting the efficacy of progeny testing and
family selection. The effect of intra-row plant spacing on direct and indirect path coefficients, however, has not been examined.
Volunteers are needed to help with the
family selection process, site selection, fund-raising, and other administrative necessities.
Smith has been appointed to the
Family Selection Committee for the Gwinnett-based organization.
Five families have qualified to be included in the
Family Selection Lottery, which will take place at 6:30 p.m.
The pick includes
Family Selection Semillon/ Chardonnay 2009, pounds 5.99, Deen de Bortoli Vat 7 Chardonnay 2008, pounds 8.99 and Deen de Bortoli Vat 4 Petit Verdot 2007, pounds 9.99, a deep red.
The family was advanced with no additional within
family selection and selected in 1995 ([F.sub.6] generation) for its high grain yield potential.
Applicants must complete an application by deadlines, provide required documents, complete 10 hours of sweat equity before selection, interview with
Family Selection Committee and be approved by the board of directors.
