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For crop breeders, growth curves built on drone data reveal timing and duration of genetic effects

Though it's largely a hereditary trait, siblings often grow to be different heights. But even if they end up topping out at the same stature, they may take different paths to get there. As they progress through childhood, growth spurts can come at varying ages with varying intensities.

For crop breeders, growth curves built on drone data reveal timing and duration of genetic effects
Image: Phys.org
Though it's largely a hereditary trait, siblings often grow to be different heights. But even if they end up topping out at the same stature, they may take different paths to get there. As they progress through childhood, growth spurts can come at varying ages with varying intensities.

Originally published at Phys.org

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