Utilizing Conjoint Analysis to Develop Breeding Objectives for the Improvement of Pasture Species for Contrasting Environments When the Relative Values of Individual Traits Are Difficult to Assess

• Published in: Sustainable Agriculture Research Vol. 3; no. 2
• Main Authors: Smith, Kevin F, Fennessy, Peter F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Edition: 526
• Subjects: Crop Production/Industries

Despite the large number of active programs breeding improved forage plants, relatively little is known about the weightings that breeders consciously or sub-consciously give to specific traits when selecting individual plants, or that agronomists and producers use when assessing the relative merits...