“Index Selection for Genetic Improvement of Quantitative Characters”, C. Y. Lin1978-03-01 (index selection (breeding); similar)⁠:

This paper reviews the basic theory and summarizes various modifications of the selection index. The limitations of selection index are discussed in 4 parts:

1. changes of parameters due to selection.

2. sampling errors of parameter estimation.

3. evaluation of relative economic weights, and

4. internal deterrents to index selection.

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