Some of the topics covered are statistical design axioms, plot technique, experiment design selection, block experiment designs, row-column experiment designs, unreplicated or screening experiment designs, exploratory model selection, multi-site/year trials, and parsimonious experiment designs. In line with the axiom "design for the experiment, do not experiment for the design", two simple methods for constructing block experiment designs are described. In addition, a software toolkit for

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... ucting optimal or near optimal randomized plans of experiment designs for many situations is discussed. The effect of response model selection is illustrated with examples. Suggestions for increasing the efficiency of plant breeding programs are given. Augmented and parsimonious experiment designs can be utilized to increase the efficiency of plant breeding programs. Some remarks on the construction of these designs are given.