The study relies on the cumulative link mixed model for ordinal data. Can you clarify whether there were any limitations or challenges encountered in using this model, particularly in handling the high environmental variance?
The scoring system for disease resistance was described as ordinal. Could you provide more information on the criteria used to assign scores, especially in borderline cases where severity might be subjective?
Environmental variance is notably high. How do you suggest interpreting this in terms of the stability and transferability of varietal resistance across different organic farming contexts?
The recommendation of varieties such as Avatar and Mecenas is compelling. However, could you elaborate on whether these recommendations are specific to the conditions studied, or if they might extend to other organic farming systems with differing environmental factors?
Molecular markers for resistance were mentioned as a future direction. Have any preliminary investigations identified potential candidate genes in these varieties, or are there specific markers you suggest prioritizing?
Figures 2 and 3 provide cumulative probabilities and probabilities for resistance scores, respectively. Could you discuss any specific patterns or anomalies in these figures that stand out and warrant further attention?
The exclusion of low-intensity environments from the analysis raises questions about the threshold used. Was this threshold consistent across all sites and years, and how might its application influence the robustness of the conclusions?
The comparison between resistant and susceptible varieties is detailed, but could you provide more insights into why some varieties showed non-significant differences despite trends suggesting greater resistance?
