IFAS Statistics

Analysis of Breeding Trials using ASREML

Course Description

This introductory Workshop will focus on the fundamentals of using ASREML v. 2 for the analysis of genetic data arising mainly from plant or animal breeding programs. Some of the basic genetic concepts required for the construction of appropriate linear models will be addressed. The workshop will explain elements such as: understanding ASREML interface, inputting and manipulating data, construction/specification of linear models and interpretation of output. In addition, some extensions on the use of an appropriate analysis and on genetic/biological interpretation of the results will be discussed. The main types of experiments discussed will be: half-sib families, full-sib families, clonal trials and spatial analysis of field trials.

Who should come

This workshop is aimed to scientist/practitioners that have experience in breeding techniques and that have a good knowledge of design and analysis of experiments. Also, it is important to have prior understanding of linear mixed model methodology. Some genetic terms and issues related to breeding will be also discussed, and a basic understanding of these concepts is also required. After the workshop the participants should be able to understand the use of ASREML and to analyse most of the basic breeding trials for single or multiple sites and extract relevant genetic parameters and obtain rankings of genotypes.

More information

More information about ASREML v. 2 can be found here. A full demonstration version can be downloaded but this will only last for 30 days. Software will not be provided for this workshop.

Instructor

Salvador Gezan , Lecturer in IFAS Statistics department at UF

Registration

To register for a workshop please contact Allison Pipkin at apipkin@stat.ufl.edu or 352.392.1946. Cash or check (payable to University of Florida) is accepted; or Department Fund Transfer (E2R). Click here to register for the this workshop online.

Fee

The cost of the workshop is $250 - accept cash or check (payable to University of Florida); or Department Fund Transfer (E2R).

Dates for workshop

The workshop will take place on the following dates

Date	Location	Time
22, October 2009	Conference room 426 of McCarty Hall, Building C	1 day workshop (8am - 5pm)