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Comparison of within-Family and Mass Selection in Honeybee Populations
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A computer simulation compared within-family and mass selection in honeybee populations. The study found that both methods resulted in similar genetic progress. For traits with low heritability and long-term breeding projects, within-family selection may be better. The number of queens to select in each generation is higher with mass selection.