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Welcome to VSNi blogs

    • Blog, Breeding / Quantitative Genetics, Plant/Agronomy

    Managing datasets for multi-environmental trials: best practices

    Enhance your multi-environmental trials with expert advice on managing datasets....
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    • Animal Science, Blog, Breeding / Quantitative Genetics

    Unravelling nature’s blueprint: Understanding Heritability and genetic influence in plant and animal breeding

    Dive into the world of genetics with insights on heritability in plant and animal breeding. Understand its role,...
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    • Blog, Statistics and Computing

    The great debate: Fixed vs. random blocks in experimental design

    Enjoy a lively debate on fixed vs. random blocks in experimental design that discusses precision, bias, spatial analysis,...
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    • Blog, Genstat, Statistics and Computing

    Extending linear models to accommodate non-Normal data and random effects: LM → GLM → GLMM → HGLM

    Discover how linear models evolve to accommodate non-Normal data and random effects. Explore the progression from Linear Models...
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    • ASReml, Blog, Genstat

    VSNi: Empowering researchers with innovative tools

    Discover how VSN International revolutionizes research in the life sciences with cutting-edge statistical software. Enhance your efficiency, accuracy,...
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    • Blog, Statistics and Computing

    The exponential function: a non-linear regression that may be useful to biologists – part 2

    Unlocking biological insights: Harness the power of exponential curves for data analysis. Discover why exponential models trump polynomials!...
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    • Blog, Plant/Agronomy, Thought Leadership

    Meeting Global Challenges with Precision Breeding: A Data-Driven Approach

    Meeting Global Challenges with Precision Breeding: A Data-Driven Approach...
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    • Blog, Statistics and Computing

    The exponential function: a non-linear regression that may be useful to biologists – part 1

    Learn about non-linear regression with a focus on the exponential function's significance for biologists. Explore how this model...
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    • Blog, Statistics and Computing

    Bayesian analysis: What is it?

    Discover the essence of Bayesian methods in statistics. Explore how they compare to classical statistics, their advantages, complexities,...
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    • Blog, Breeding / Quantitative Genetics

    Is envirotyping beneficial to my breeding program?

    Explore the power of envirotyping in plant breeding. Learn how environmental factors impact traits, optimize trials, and enhance...
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    • Blog, Breeding / Quantitative Genetics, Thought Leadership

    Beware the three Vs of data – Volume, Variety and Velocity

    Beware the three Vs of data - Volume, Variety and Velocity...
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