Article
A general and efficient method for estimating continuous IBD functions for use in genome scans for QTL.
BMC bioinformatics - 13 Nov 2007
Besnier Francois, Carlborg Orjan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Identity by descent (IBD) matrix estimation is a central component in mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) using variance component models. A large number of algorithms have been developed for estimation of IBD between individuals in populations at discrete locations in the genome for use in genome scans to detect QTL affecting various traits of interest in experimental animal, human and...
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