Methodological illustration of genotype x environment interaction (GxE) phenomenon and its implications: A comparative productivity performance study on Red Maasai and Dorper sheep breeds under contrasting environments in Kenya

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Okeyo, A.M. and Baker, R.L. 2005. Methodological illustration of genotype x environment interaction (GxE) phenomenon and its implications: A comparative productivity performance study on Red Maasai and Dorper sheep breeds under contrasting environments in Kenya. AGTR Case Study. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

Authors

  • Okeyo Mwai, Ally
  • Baker, R.L.

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