Cost benefit analysis of the use of molecular markers in nutritional enhancement of maize

Description of the topic

Several cost-benefit-analysis scenarios were proposed by considering how to improve multiple traits simultaneously using MAS and/or GS approaches. In addition to the cost benefit analysis, the genetic gain per unit cost and the genetic gain per unit time also will be analyzed. Software of QU-GENE, QU-LINE, QU-HYBRID, and BMSP will be used for cost-benefit-analysis of this this activity.

Work expectations

The proposed analysis include different scenarios/product profiles like:

1.      CBA of MAS for PVA alone

2.      CBA of MAS for Zinc alone

3.      CBA of MAS for PVA + 1 or 2 disease QTL

4.      CBA of GS for a PVA product profile (PVA + Yield + 4-6 other key adaptive traits)

5.      CBA of GS for a Zinc product profile (Zinc + Yield + 4-6 other key adaptive traits)

6.      CBA of MAS + GS for a PVA product profile

7.      CBA of MAS + GS for a Zinc product profile

Required skills

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