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Reconstruction of Networks with Direct and Indirect Genetic Effects.
Genetics - 1 Apr 2020
Kruijer Willem, Behrouzi Pariya, Bustos-Korts Daniela, Rodríguez-Álvarez María Xosé, Mahmoudi Seyed Mahdi, Yandell Brian, Wit Ernst, van Eeuwijk Fred A
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Genetic variance of a phenotypic trait can originate from direct genetic effects, or from indirect effects, i.e., through genetic effects on other traits, affecting the trait of interest. This distinction is often of great importance, for example, when trying to improve crop yield and simultaneously control plant height. As suggested by Sewall Wright, assessing contributions of direct and indirect effects...
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