2. Plant and Animal Breeding - Field Trials Flashcards
1
Q
Why are field trials carried out?
A
To compare performance of different cultivars or treatments and to evaluate GM crops
2
Q
What three things have to be taken account of when designing a field trail?
A
Selection of treatments
The number of replicates
The randomisation of treatments
3
Q
What must the number of replicates take account of?
A
The variability within the sample
4
Q
What must the randomisation of treatments eliminate when measuring treatment effects?
A
Bias
