In a population of 100 inbred, genotypically identical rice plants, variance for

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In a population of 100 inbred, genotypically identical rice plants, variance for grain yield is 2.03.

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Zero (0)

This is because the population is inbred, so there will be no heritability.

Inbreeding is not beneficial in the long run.

Q. In a population of 100 inbred, genotypically identical rice plants, variance for grain yield is 2.03. What is the heritability? Ans.

Zero (0)

This is because the population is inbred, so there will be no heritability.

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