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Indirect genetic effects and inbreeding: consequences of BLUP selection for socially affected traits on rate of inbreeding.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 24 Jun 2014
Khaw Hooi Ling, Ponzoni Raul W, Bijma Piter
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BACKGROUND: Social interactions often occur among living organisms, including aquatic animals. There is empirical evidence showing that social interactions may genetically affect phenotypes of individuals and their group mates. In this context, the heritable effect of an individual on the phenotype of another individual is known as an Indirect Genetic Effect (IGE). Selection for socially affected traits may...
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