Select the experiment design (new interface)
Domain | Core Breeding |
|---|---|
Tool | Experiment Creation |
User Type | Member |
Role | Team Member |
The experimental design refers to how the entries will be arranged in the experimental unit such as a field or greenhouse. You may manually identify the design parameters and layout details in the EBS, upload your design array, or generate randomization.
The new Design tab interface lets users create different designs for occurrences within the experiment. Occurrences with the same design are grouped into parameter sets. To proceed, click the Across Environment Design dropdown field and select whether you want to generate experimental designs using non-sparse (None) or sparse testing (Random).
Non-sparse testing is a straightforward method of generating randomizations using your chosen trial design. This is used when all entries will be used for all occurrences.
In contrast, sparse testing is a way of allocating entries in your occurrences based on the availability of seed sources. The trial design's randomization is guided by the number of seed pockets you will specify for each entry. Thus, this is most useful when there are limited seed sources for your entries.
Great! Select the method of generating randomizations for the entries.
Randomize entries based on the selected experiment design.
Allocate entries to the occurrences by doing sparse testing.