The second part of the course focuses on the mapping of single gene traits and the methods used to identify the genes involved. This course is an introduction to the MSc. Emphasis is on the basics of the partitioning of genetic variance, the notion of breeding value, heterosis and inbreeding depression using the one-locus model. Assuming a closed population the prediction of selection response and change of average coefficient of inbreeding is discussed depending on the breeding programme. Various crossbreeding systems and their effect on level of heterosis are studied.
Lecture notes are available at the department.