Spatial modelling improves genetic evaluation in smallholder breeding programs

Abstract Background Breeders and geneticists use statistical models to separate genetic and environmental effects on phenotype. A common way to separate these effects is to model a descriptor of an environment, a contemporary group or herd, and account for genetic relationship between animals across...

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Main Authors: Maria L. Selle, Ingelin Steinsland, Owen Powell, John M. Hickey, Gregor Gorjanc
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12711-020-00588-w