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Heterozygosity-fitness correlations in zebra finches: microsatellite markers can be better than their reputation.

Molecular ecology - 1 Jul 2012

Forstmeier Wolfgang, Schielzeth Holger, Mueller Jakob C, Ellegren Hans, Kempenaers Bart

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Numerous studies have reported associations between heterozygosity in microsatellite markers and fitness-related traits (heterozygosity-fitness correlations, HFCs). However, it has often been questioned whether HFCs reflect general inbreeding depression, because a small panel of microsatellite markers does not reflect very well an individual's inbreeding coefficient (F) as calculated from a pedigree. Here, we...

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PMID: 22554318
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-294X.2012.05593.x

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