Abstract
This chapter presents the background on the design and analysis of quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping experiments in poultry. The mapping of QTL for genetic evaluation and selection are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Poultry Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology |
Editors | W.M. Muir, S.E. Aggrey |
Place of Publication | Wallingford, United Kingdom |
Publisher | CABI |
Chapter | 24 |
Pages | 439-464 |
Number of pages | 26 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780851996608 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- animal breeding
- quantitative genetics
- quantitative traits
- genetic markers
- gene mapping
- genetic mapping