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index selection

Definition

Index selection is a method for multiple objective selection in which multiple traits are combined according to a specific weighting to form an index value that is decisive for selection.

References

  1. Willam, Alfons, Simianer, Henner 2017 Züchterische Grundlagen. German Tierzucht. 2 ed. Verlag Eugen Ulmer GmbH & Co, Stuttgart, DEU. pp. 125-187.
  2. Willis M. 1991 Dalton's Introduction to Practical Animal Breeding. 3 ed. Blackwell Scientific Publications.
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
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index selection

subclass of

selection

has subclass

aggregate breeding value
index selection
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Label

index selection

EUPH Code (UID)

[2996]

EUPH IRI

https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/2996

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n/a

Created

2023-01-23

Updated

2025-10-10
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Author: Michael Rubinigg

Definition

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Translation

Authors: Michael Rubinigg, Michael Rubinigg

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English
index selection

Compound noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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German
Indexselektion

Noun, Feminine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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