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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| Language: | English |
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Ivyspring International Publisher
2007-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Biological Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.biolsci.org/v03p0166.htm |