Marker-assisted selection (MAS)
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a method that uses molecular markers associated with the traits of interest to select plants at the seedling stage, thus speeding up the process of conventional plant breeding and reducing the cost involved in maintaining fields. MAS facilitates improvement of traits that cannot easily be selected using conventional breeding methods. (Varshney 2009). selection of individuals for breeding on the basis of genotypes at markers linked to QTL. (Hamblin 2011). The use of molecular genetic markers to increase the response to selection in a population by the favouring of reproduction by individuals with a certain allele or genotype. The marker is closely linked to a quantitative trait locus. (Allendorf 2010)
