Using markers for prediction of performance and breeding value has allowed for increased genetic gain within breeding programs by increasing the selection intensity and eliminating breeding cycles, increasing efficiency during variety development. For example, the high oleic trait can be combined much more easily and efficiently into new high-yielding conventional varieties as they are identified, developed, and tested by the breeding program by using molecular markers, which improves the efficiency during variety development, assures quality control of introgressed traits, and ultimately reduces the time needed from research and development to products on the market.