Genetic variance estimates in a heterogenous potato population propagated from true seed (TPS)

Genetic variances were estimated for 11 traits in a potato breeding population propagated from true seed (TPS). Means were high and no genetic variability was found for seed germination and transplant survival. Additive variance and heritability were high for TPS production which was positively correlated with tuber yield. No additive variance was found for uniformity of tuber size, but heritability estimates for other component traits of tuber uniformity and yield were relatively high. The results indicated that index selection should be effective for improvement of yield and tuber uniformity.