Comparison between different selection methods of rubber trees.

Highlights: [•] Study with 22 rubber tree progenies in three regions of São Paulo state, Brazil. [•] Comparing the genetic gains methods, it is possible to choose one that maximize the genetic progress, this could reduce the selection cycle of the species. [•] MEI method shows high genetic gain values for early selection in rubber tree progenies. [•] With the study this 22 progenies is possible reduce the selection cycle of rubber tree. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]