- The document discusses D2 analysis, a technique used to assess genetic diversity among plant genotypes.
- D2 analysis involves calculating distances between genotypes based on multiple quantitative traits and clustering genotypes based on these distances.
- The document provides details on the steps involved in D2 analysis, including data collection, calculation of variances/covariances, computation of D2 values, clustering genotypes, and interpretation.
- An example application of D2 analysis to assess genetic diversity among litchi hybrids is described. Five clusters were identified among 18 hybrids based on quantitative traits.
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