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Seeds, Rootstocks & BreedingHow does genomic prediction differ from selecting mango seedlings by appearance?
Genomic prediction uses marker information and a model trained with measured plants to estimate genetic performance. Visual selection relies on traits already expressed in the plants being examined. The model can help prioritize expensive evaluation, but it inherits limitations from its training material and measurements. Treat predicted rankings as decision support and keep field results available to test whether the predictions remain useful in the breeding population.