Analysis of Direct and Indirect Selection and Indices in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivumL.) Segregating Progeny

Three selection methods including direct and indirect selection along with selection index based on the phenotypic values of eleven traits of agronomic interest were assessed for their application in F 4 bread wheat progenies. Significant genetic variation existed among parents and crosses for the traits measured. The following were the most efficient indices for simultaneous selection of superior lines for yield and its components: base index...