Introduction to Quantitative Genetics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

D. S. Falconer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266804861 ISBN 13: 9780266804864

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to the field of quantitative genetics, which explores the inheritance of variations in metric traits, such as height or weight, caused by many genes acting together, with the effects of individual genes being indistinguishable. The author presents a theoretical framework based on Mendelian principles for understanding the genetic basis of continuous variation, extending the classical ideas of genetics to address quantitative differences. The book discusses methods for estimating heritability, predicting the response to selection, and assessing the impact of inbreeding and crossbreeding on quantitative traits. It covers topics like dominance deviations, interaction deviations, genetic correlations, and the maintenance of genetic variation under natural selection, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of quantitative genetics. The book's insights help us understand the genetic architecture of complex traits and inform breeding strategies for improving economically important characteristics in plants and animals, making it valuable for researchers, students, and practitioners in genetics, animal and plant breeding, and evolutionary biology.

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From the Back Cover

The lastest edition of this classic text continues to provide the basis for understanding the genetic principles behind quantitative differences in phenotypes and how they apply to animal and plant improvement and evolution. It extends these concepts to the segregation of genes that cause genetic variation in quantitative traits. Key techniques and methods are also covered.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266804861
• ISBN 13: 9780266804864
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 378