Characterizing Linkage Disequilibrium in Pig Populations

<p>Knowledge of the extent and range of linkage disequilibrium (LD), defined as non-random association of alleles at two or more loci, in animal populations is extremely valuable in localizing genes affecting quantitative traits, identifying chromosomal regions under selection, studying popula...

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Main Author: Feng-Xing Du, Archie C. Clutter, Michael M. Lohuis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2007-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.biolsci.org/v03p0166.htm