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An outline of application of biometrics in plant breeding is dealt here, as envisaged in syllabi of several universities. However, for an in-depth knowledge of the subject, one may consult advanced books.
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Priyadarshan, P.M. (2019). Basic Statistics. In: PLANT BREEDING: Classical to Modern. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7095-3_7
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