Table 7 Correlation and
regression coefficients
between candidate markers
used for marker-assisted
selection and fresh root
yield (t/ha) of individuals in
each population
Population Molecular
marker
Correlation
coefficients at bulk
opening stage
Percent
variation
explained
Correlation between genotypic
and phenotypic data during
MAS
COB1 SSRY250 0.3 7.5 0.26
COB3 NS323 0.3 9.1 0.35
SSRY106 0.4 18.1 -0.02
COB6 ESTs 292 0.4 16.0 -0.24
SSRY 239 0.5 20.8 0.26
COB7 ESTs 7 0.5 24.2 -0.16
COB8 NS 194 0.4 17.0 0.19
ESTs 47 0.4 18.5 -0.10
COB9 SSRY 63 0.5 24.0 0.15