Author : L. Dale van Vleck
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Book Synopsis Selection Index and Introduction to Mixed Model Methods by : L. Dale van Vleck
Download or read book Selection Index and Introduction to Mixed Model Methods written by L. Dale van Vleck and published by Springer. This book was released on 1993-08-03 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parameters, statistics, and expected values; A little about matrix algebra; Quantifying the simple mendelian model; A short summation on population genetics; Genes identical by descent-the basis of genetic likeness. Genetic values and genetic covariances; The selection index; Determining the coeficients for selection index equations; Sire evaluation, example of application of selection index; Probability statements about true value. Superiority of selected groups; Selection index flow chart for single traits; Selection with more than one trait measured; Using records on all traits of relatives; Selection index for categorical data. Selection for embedded traits: maternal effects; Selection when traits influenced by grandmaternal and maternal effects;Fetal effects model(sire of fetus effect).