Statistical analysis of quantitative genetics /

About the Book: This book deals with the problems of students, teachers and researchers associated with the subject of genetics, plant and animal breeding. Basic concepts necessary to explain statistical measures and analysis of data are also incorporated. Path analysis, heritability, repeatability,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Agarwal, B. L.
Otros Autores: Agarwal, S. P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Delhi : New Age International (P) Ltd., ©2007.
Temas:
Quantitative genetics > Statistical methods.
Breeding > Statistical methods.
Génétique quantitative > Méthodes statistiques.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Genetics & Genomics.
Breeding > Statistical methods
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1 Basics of Genetics
  • 1.1 Preliminaries
  • 1.2 Fundamentals of Genetics
  • 1.3 Probability and Heredity
  • 1.4 Ascertainment of Hybrid Ratios
  • 1.5 Crossing Over
  • 1.6 Statistical Tests for Segregation and Linkage
  • 1.7 Multiple-Gene Heredity or Additive Gene Effects
  • 1.8 Interaction of Genes
  • Questions and Exercises
  • Chapter 2. Path Analysis
  • 2.1 Definition of Path Coefficient
  • 2.2 Correlation Between two Effects Via Causative Variables
  • 2.3 Path Coefficient-A Different Outlook
  • 2.4 Some Practical Considerations in Path Analysis 2.5 Path Coefficient From Uniting Gametes to Zygote
  • 2.6 Path Coefficients Determined From Zygote to Gamete
  • 2.7 Tracing A Pathdiagram
  • Questions and Exercises
  • Chapter 3. Heritability and Repeatability
  • 3.1 Heritability
  • 3.2 Determination of h2
  • 3.3 Regression of Offspring on Mid-Parent
  • 3.4 Full-Sib Analysis in Animals
  • 3.5 Half-SIB Analysis
  • 3.6 Intra-Sire Regression
  • 3.7 Estimation of Repeatability
  • 3.8 Sanders` Correction in Lactations Milk Yields
  • 3.9 Genetic Correlation 3.10 Selection, Selection Differential and Intensity of Selection
  • 3.11 Genetic Gain or Genetic Advance
  • Questions and Exercises
  • Chapter 4 Breeding and Data Analysis
  • 4.1 Breeding Systems
  • 4.2 Analysis of Data for Genetic Components of Variation-Hayman's Approach
  • Questions and Exercises
  • Chapter 5 Combining Ability Analysis
  • 5.1 Griffing's Approach
  • Griffing's Method 1
  • Griffing's Experimental Method-2
  • Analysis of Data for Method 3
  • Griffing's Method 4
  • 5.2 Line x Tester Analysis
  • Estimation of General Combining Ability Effects Estimation of Specific Combining Ability Effect
  • Estimation of Genetic Components
  • Questions and Exercises
  • Chapter 6. Stability Analysis
  • 6.1 Preamble
  • 6.2 Sprague and Federer Variance Components Approach
  • 6.3 Eberhart and Russell Model
  • 6.4 Analysis Based on Perkins and Jinks Model
  • 6.5 Analysis Based on Freeman and Perkins Model
  • Questions and Exercises
  • References
  • Index
  • Statistical Tables

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