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dc.contributor.authorSmith, A.
dc.contributor.authorGanesalingam, Aanandini
dc.contributor.authorKuchel, H.
dc.contributor.authorCullis, B.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T14:11:00Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T14:11:00Z
dc.date.created2015-10-29T04:10:03Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.identifier.citationSmith, A. and Ganesalingam, A. and Kuchel, H. and Cullis, B. 2014. Factor analytic mixed models for the provision of grower information from national crop variety testing programs. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 128 (1): pp. 55-72.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38040
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s00122-014-2412-x
dc.description.abstract

Crop variety testing programs are conducted in many countries world-wide. Within each program, data are combined across locations and seasons, and analysed in order to provide information to assist growers in choosing the best varieties for their conditions. Despite major advances in the statistical analysis of multi-environment trial data, such methodology has not been adopted within national variety testing programs. The most commonly used approach involves a variance component model that includes variety and environment main effects, and variety by environment (V×E ) interaction effects. The variety predictions obtained from such an analysis, and subsequently reported to growers, are typically on a long-term regional basis. In Australia, the variance component model has been found to be inadequate in terms of modelling V×E interaction, and the reporting of information at a regional level often masks important local V×E interaction. In contrast, the factor analytic mixed model approach that is widely used in Australian plant breeding programs, has regularly been found to provide a parsimonious and informative model for V×E effects, and accurate predictions. In this paper we develop an approach for the analysis of crop variety evaluation data that is based on a factor analytic mixed model. The information obtained from such an analysis may well be superior, but will only enhance industry productivity if mechanisms exist for successful technology transfer. With this in mind, we offer a suggested reporting format that is user-friendly and contains far greater local information for individual growers than is currently the case.

dc.publisherSpringer Verlag
dc.titleFactor analytic mixed models for the provision of grower information from national crop variety testing programs
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.issn0040-5752
dcterms.source.titleTheoretical and Applied Genetics
curtin.departmentCentre for Crop Disease Management
curtin.accessStatusOpen access via publisher


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