Statistical and biometrical techniques are essential tools in plant breeding, as they help in understanding the genetic variation in crops, identifying the desirable traits, and making informed decisions. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the statistical and biometrical techniques used in plant breeding. The book covers the basic concepts of statistics and biometry, and their applications in plant breeding.

Biometry is the application of statistical methods to biological data. In plant breeding, biometrical techniques are used to analyze the data on various traits, such as plant height, grain yield, and disease resistance. Some of the common biometrical techniques used in plant breeding include: