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Genomic selection of purebred animals for crossbred performance in the presence of dominant gene action.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 26 Apr 2013
Zeng Jian, Toosi Ali, Fernando Rohan L, Dekkers Jack C M, Garrick Dorian J
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BACKGROUND: Genomic selection is an appealing method to select purebreds for crossbred performance. In the case of crossbred records, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) effects can be estimated using an additive model or a breed-specific allele model. In most studies, additive gene action is assumed. However, dominance is the likely genetic basis of heterosis. Advantages of incorporating dominance in genomic...
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