Quantitative genetics

Author: Liu An
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: Brief introduction This book comprehensively and systematically discusses the research objects, characteristics, and methods of quantitative genetics, reflecting research progress both domestically and internationally, with up-to-date content. The book clarifies some of the more challenging aspects of quantitative genetics from the perspective of fundamental principles, provides necessary arguments, and uses examples to illustrate their application methods, facilitating self-study for readers. The content includes: the genetic basis of quantitative traits, the principles and methods for estimating three main genetic parameters, analysis of traits of the same kind, the basic principles and methods of selection, estimation of breeding values, selection index theory, genetic effects analysis of mating systems, gene localization of quantitative traits, and the fundamentals of linear model applications. Learning from this book