Statistical analysis of quantitative genetics [[electronic resource] /] / B.L. Agarwal, S.P. Agarwal

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910792439103321
• Autore: Agarwal B. L
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New Delhi, : New Age International, c2007
• ISBN: 1-282-45034-4; 9786612450341; 81-224-2929-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (252 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): AgarwalS. P
• Soggetti: Quantitative genetics - Statistical methods; Genetics - Statistical methods
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Cover ""; ""Preface ""; ""Contents ""; ""Chapter 1 Basics of Genetics ""; ""1.1 Preliminaries ""; ""1.2 Fundamentals of Genetics ""; ""1.3 Probability and Heredity ""; ""1.4 Ascertainment of Hybrid Ratios ""; ""1.5 Crossing Over ""; ""1.6 Statistical Tests for Segregation and Linkage ""; ""1.7 Multiple-Gene Heredity or Additive Gene Effects ""; ""1.8 Interaction of Genes ""; ""Questions and Exercises ""; ""Chapter 2. Path Analysis""; ""2.1 Definition of Path Coefficient ""; ""2.2 Correlation Between two Effects Via Causative Variables ""; ""2.3 Path Coefficient-A Different Outlook ""; ""2.4 Some Practical Considerations in Path Analysis """"2.5 Path Coefficient From Uniting Gametes to Zygote ""; ""2.6 Path Coefficients Determined From Zygote to Gamete ""; ""2.7 Tracing A Pathdiagram ""; ""Questions and Exercises ""; ""Chapter 3. Heritability and Repeatability ""; ""3.1 Heritability ""; ""3.2 Determination of h2 ""; ""3.3 Regression of Offspring on Mid-Parent ""; ""3.4 Full-Sib Analysis in Animals ""; ""3.5 Half-SIB Analysis ""; ""3.6 Intra-Sire Regression ""; ""3.7 Estimation of Repeatability ""; ""3.8 Sanders` Correction in Lactations Milk Yields ""; ""3.9 Genetic Correlation """"3.10 Selection, Selection Differential and Intensity of Selection ""; ""3.11 Genetic Gain or Genetic Advance ""; ""Questions and Exercises ""; ""Chapter 4 Breeding and Data Analysis ""; ""4.1 Breeding Systems ""; ""4.2 Analysis of Data for Genetic ; Components of Variation-Hayman's Approach ""; ""Questions and Exercises ""; ""Chapter 5 Combining Ability Analysis ""; ""5.1 Griffing's Approach ""; ""Griffing's Method 1 ""; ""Griffing's Experimental Method-2 ""; ""Analysis of Data for Method 3 ""; ""Griffing's Method 4 ""; ""5.2 Line x Tester Analysis ""; ""Estimation of General Combining Ability Effects """"Estimation of Specific Combining Ability Effect ""; ""Estimation of Genetic Components ""; ""Questions and Exercises ""; ""Chapter 6. Stability Analysis ""; ""6.1 Preamble ""; ""6.2 Sprague and Federer Variance Components Approach ""; ""6.3 Eberhart and Russell Model ""; ""6.4 Analysis Based on Perkins and Jinks Model ""; ""6.5 Analysis Based on Freeman and Perkins Model ""; ""Questions and Exercises ""; ""References ""; ""Index ""; ""Statistical Tables ""