Estimation of additive genetic variance when base populations are selected.

doi:10.2527/1990.68103124x

Back to search

Article

Estimation of additive genetic variance when base populations are selected.

Journal of animal science - 1 Oct 1990

van der Werf J H, de Boer I J

Abstract excerpt

A population of size 40 was simulated 1,000 times for 10 generations. Five out of twenty males were selected each generation, and each male was mated to four females to have two progeny. The additive genetic variance (sigma 2a) before selection was 10, and the initial heritability was .5. Due to...

Topics

Animals
Animals, Domestic
Breeding
Female
Genetic Variation
Inbreeding
Male
Models, Genetic
Monte Carlo Method
Selection, Genetic

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.