Estimates of repeatability coefficients and optimum number of measures for genetic selection of Cynodon spp.

The genus Cynodon includes species that have huge potential to produce high-quality fodder, for grazing and hay production. In perennial forage breeding, selection should be performed based on repeated measurements in the same individual over time, which maximizes the selective efficiency. Thus, the objectives of this study were to estimate the coefficients of repeatability and optimal number of measures for the genetic selection of Cynodon spp....