The study summarizes results of 226 lentil trials using spatial
models.
The statistical analysis, without any addition to the cost of
experimentation,
adds value to the experimental results in terms
of
substantial increase in precision of genotypes’ predicted means
and
estimates of heritability and genetic gain due to selection. The
search
for a suitable spatial pattern contributed to enhancing the
precision
of the genotype means and breeding progress. Thus, field
crop
breeders can improve the selection efficiency and select those
genotypes
with genetic potential by applying appropriate statistical
models without an extra cost