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Characterizing linkage disequilibrium in pig populations.
International journal of biological sciences - 10 Feb 2007
Du Feng-Xing, Clutter Archie C, Lohuis Michael M
Abstract excerpt
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 population history, and characterizing/managing genetic resources and diversity. Two commonly used LD measures, r(2) and D', and...
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