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Seeds, Rootstocks & BreedingCan a genetic diversity study guarantee that crossing its most distant mango accessions produces the best fruit?
No. Genetic distance describes variation measured by the study, not a complete prediction of useful trait combinations. Pair diversity information with the parents' measured strengths and the breeding objective. A distant cross may be valuable for broadening material, but offspring still need evaluation. Selecting maximum distance alone can neglect quality, adaptation, or other requirements of the intended crop.