Theory for the number of genes affecting quantitative characters
- 1 July 1977
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Theoretical and Applied Genetics
- Vol. 50 (4) , 153-161
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00277736
Abstract
A general expression for gene number estimation which encompasses the conventional formula was derived. It provides a basis for gene number estimation from the data of recurrent selection experiments that are not of sufficient duration to measure total response to selection.Keywords
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