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Canalization, genetic assimilation and preadaptation. A quantitative genetic model.

Genetics - 1 Aug 1998

Eshel I, Matessi C

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We propose a mathematical model to analyze the evolution of canalization for a trait under stabilizing selection, where each individual in the population is randomly exposed to different environmental conditions, independently of its genotype. Without canalization, our trait (primary phenotype) is affected by both genetic variation and environmental perturbations (morphogenic environment). Selection of the trait...

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PMID: 9691063
DOI: 10.1093/genetics/149.4.2119
PMCID: PMC1460279

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