argument against variety C with a low coefficient, which moves from left to right or toward high environments (it is unable to exploit good environments). These are negative interpretations that lead to the rejection of these varieties for all environments and the selection of variety B for all environments even though it excels in none (Figure 3). Figure 3. Negative interpretation of the response of varieties to environment resulting in choice of variety B for "broad adaptation."' A - 3 t ruir Emiorwinai in*=, e Figure 4. Positive interpretation of the response of varieties to environzent resulting in a choice of variety A for the better environments of variety C for the poorer environment. C t mra wirorfW~rlI i.x 0 175