Table 2. Phenotypic and genetic correlation among eggshell mechanical property and heritability a .
Traits b | ESS (kg/cm2) | EST (mm) | ESW (g) |
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ESS (kg/cm 2 ) | - | 0.5597 | 0.4212 |
EST (mm) | 0.5893(0.1156) | - | 0.7487 |
ESW (g) | 0.2988(0.1492) | 0.7357(0.0716) | - |
aPhenotypic correlations are given above diagonal, and genetic correlations below diagonal. Standard errors of estimates are in parentheses.
bESS = Eggshell Strength; EST = Eggshell Thickness; ESW = Eggshell Weight.