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IDEOTYPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Silviculture
DEF

The ideal type or perfect specimen. A description or illustration of what the final goal of genetic improvement for a species would look like.

CONT

The ideotype is developed without regard to heritabilities for the individual traits involved. It is not intended to be a practical field guide for selecting "+" trees, but as a starting point for developing a field-selection guide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Modèle nouveau de plante mieux adaptée que les types connus aux ressources du milieu, et d'un meilleur rendement.

Spanish

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