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truncation selection


A breeding technique where a certain value for a selected character is set as the truncation point. Individuals on one side of the point are parents of the next generation (have high fitness) and thos [..]
Source: nature.com

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truncation selection


Selection that eliminates those with the largest (or smallest) trait values.
Source: evolution-textbook.org

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truncation selection


A breeding technique in which individuals in whom quantitative expression of a phenotype is above or below a certain value (the truncation point) are selected as parents for the next generation.
Source: groups.molbiosci.northwestern.edu





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