On the concept of effective number.

doi:10.1016/0040-5809(91)90056-l

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On the concept of effective number.

Theoretical population biology - 1 Oct 1991

Gregorius H R

Abstract excerpt

A generalized conceptual basis for Wright's notion of effective size is presented. The concept is applied to the calculation of effective numbers based on the rate of change of genetic variability. With particular reference to the inbreeding, the eigen value, and the newly introduced "diversity"...

Topics

Biometry
Gene Frequency
Genetic Variation
Heterozygote
Inbreeding
Models, Genetic

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