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Computer Analysis of the Genetic Contamination of Alfalfa Seed 1
Author(s) -
Pedersen M. W.,
Hurst R. L.,
Levin M. D.,
Stoker G. L.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci1969.0011183x000900010001x
Subject(s) - biology , contamination , isolation (microbiology) , genetic analysis , sowing , genetic distance , biological system , microbiology and biotechnology , agronomy , statistics , mathematics , genetic variation , genetics , ecology , bioinformatics , gene
The theoretical effect of isolation distance on genetic contamination in alfalfa seed was generated from an exponential equation. This model was used to study the effect of isolation distance, border removal, field size, and field shape on contamination. The method illustrates an approach to the genetic purity problem, but additional data are needed for accurate analysis of seed certification requirements for maintaining a satisfactory level of genetic purity.