Carlborg, Örjan
(2002).
New methods for mapping quantitative trait loci.
Diss. (sammanfattning/summary)
Uppsala :
Sveriges lantbruksuniv.,
Acta Universitatis Agriculturae Sueciae. Veterinaria, 1401-6257
; 121
ISBN 91-576-6362-9
[Doctoral thesis]
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Abstract
This thesis presents and discusses the use of various genetic models, high performance computing, global optimization algorithms and statistical methods for mapping Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL). The aim of the work has been to develop statistically powerful and computationally efficient methods to detect genomic loci affecting multifactorial traits, and use the methods use to analyse experimental data. Imprinting is an epigenetic phenomena which causes differential expression of alleles based on their parental origin. A genetic model handling imprinting was used during QTL mapping in an experimental Wild Boar x Large White intercross. The analyses revealed a paternally imprinted QTL with large effect on the development of muscle mass. Parallel computing algorithms for interval mapping and randomization testing in QTL mapping are described. New randomization testing schemes are now computationally feasible due to these algorithms. Selection of appropriate kernel algorithms for solving least squares type problems in QTL mapping is discussed. The importance of optimization of QTL mapping software is also illustrated. A genetic algorithm was shown to be efficient in a multidimensional search for interacting QTL. The genetic algorithm significantly decreases the computational demand when employing simultaneous mapping of multiple QTL, and makes randomization testing based on multidimensional searches computationally feasible. A new randomization testing scheme based on simultaneous mapping of epistatic QTL was also proposed and evaluated. A simulation study showed that the method increases the power to detect epistatic QTL. A large intercross was derived between Red junglefowl and White Leghorn chickens. A number of QTL affecting growth was revealed using the newly developed method for simultaneous mapping of epistatic QTL pairs. In total, 21 QTL were identified, and eleven of these were only detected by the new simultaneous mapping method. Epistasis was shown to be an important component in the genetic regulation of the growth process.
Authors/Creators: | Carlborg, Örjan | ||||
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Title: | New methods for mapping quantitative trait loci | ||||
Series Name/Journal: | Acta Universitatis Agriculturae Sueciae. Veterinaria | ||||
Year of publishing : | October 2002 | ||||
Number: | 121 | ||||
Number of Pages: | 46 | ||||
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Place of Publication: | Uppsala | ||||
ISBN for printed version: | 91-576-6362-9 | ||||
ISSN: | 1401-6257 | ||||
Language: | English | ||||
Publication Type: | Doctoral thesis | ||||
Full Text Status: | Public | ||||
Agris subject categories.: | L Animal production > L10 Animal genetics and breeding U Auxiliary disciplines > U10 Mathematical and statistical methods | ||||
Subjects: | Not in use, please see Agris categories | ||||
Agrovoc terms: | genotypes, genetic maps, loci, swine, computer applications, mathematical models, optimization methods | ||||
Keywords: | QTL, imprinting, epistasis, high performance computing, randomization testing, genetic algorithm | ||||
URN:NBN: | urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-e-5429 | ||||
Permanent URL: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-e-5429 | ||||
ID Code: | 87 | ||||
Department: | (VH) > Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics | ||||
Deposited By: | Staff Epsilon | ||||
Deposited On: | 17 Oct 2002 00:00 | ||||
Metadata Last Modified: | 02 Dec 2014 10:01 |
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