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Is structural equation modeling advantageous for the genetic improvement of multiple traits?
Genetics - 1 Jul 2013
Valente Bruno D, Rosa Guilherme J M, Gianola Daniel, Wu Xiao-Lin, Weigel Kent
Abstract excerpt
Structural equation models (SEMs) are multivariate specifications capable of conveying causal relationships among traits. Although these models offer insights into how phenotypic traits relate to each other, it is unclear whether and how they can improve multiple-trait selection. Here, we explored concepts involved in SEMs, seeking for benefits that could be brought to breeding programs, relative to the standard...
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