Utilizing trait networks and structural equation models as tools to interpret multi-trait genome-wide association studies
Abstract Background Plant breeders seek to develop cultivars with maximal agronomic value, which is often assessed using numerous, often genetically correlated traits. As intervention on one trait will affect the value of another, breeding decisions should consider the relationships among traits in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-09-01
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Series: | Plant Methods |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13007-019-0493-x |