In:
Crop Science, Wiley, Vol. 18, No. 1 ( 1978-01), p. 57-62
Abstract:
Minimum sample size is defined as the minimum number of individuals necessary to estimate, with reasonable precision, mean and variance of a trait in a population. Repeated random samples for various sample sizes were taken for each of four yield components in five sugarcane ( Saccharum sp.) hybrid populations grown in two contrasting environments over 2 years in three selection stages. Means and variances of the samples were compared with those of the populations. Forty individuals from a population were found to be the minimum sample size required to estimate mean and variance for refractometer solids, stalk number, stalk diameter, or stalk length.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0011-183X
,
1435-0653
DOI:
10.2135/cropsci1978.0011183X001800010016x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
1978
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1480918-7
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