Calculate the Narrow Sense Heritability (H₂)for the Following Data on a Trait

question 29

Short Answer

Calculate the narrow sense heritability (h₂)for the following data on a trait in turkeys:
VA = 11.0
VE = 94.4
VP = 114.2
VD = 13.8

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