: Determining whether a trait is governed by additive or non-additive gene action, which dictates whether a breeder should use selection or hybridization.
Biometrical Techniques in Plant Breeding | PPTX - Slideshare : Determining whether a trait is governed by
Allard, R. W. (1999). Principles of Plant Breeding. New York: John Wiley & Sons. (1999)
You can also try visiting your university library or research institution to access the book. You can also try visiting your university library
"Statistical and Biometrical Techniques in Plant Breeding" by Jawahar R. Sharma is an academic resource covering field designs, genetic divergence, G x E interaction, and gene action across 25 chapters. While full, free PDF copies are not officially available, previews, tables of contents, and summaries can be accessed through Google Books, the Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding
To decide on a breeding method (like pedigree vs. mass selection), you must know if the traits are governed by additive or dominance gene action. Diallel Analysis