Recombination variability and evolution
Subtitle: algorithms of estimation and population-genetic models
By: A.B. Korol, I.A. Preygel and S.I. Preygel.
Contributors: Preygel, I. A.; Preygel, S. I.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
Published: 1994
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 361
Subjects: Genetic recombination -- Mathematical models.; Evolution (Biology) -- Mathematical models.; Linkage (Genetics) -- Mathematical models.; Gene mapping -- Mathematical models.; Population genetics -- Mathematical models.
Description: Using an interdisciplinary approach, the authors provide an adaptionist interpretation of the basic features of recombination, its evolutionary significance as a key process in reproduction and its importance in genetic mapping. The book synthesizes much recent information in the fields of evolutionary genetics of recombination, the analysis of genetic markers and breeding applications. The authors analyse recombination through a consideration of computer models, large Drosophila populations and an empirical approach to current theories. Practically-orientated readers will be interested in the discussion of a wide spectrum of mapping methods and the new algorithms proposed for genetic mapping of quantitative loci.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [294]-354) and index.