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Quantitative genetics is the study of continuous traits (such as height or weight) and its underlying mechanisms. It is effectively an extension of simple Mendelian inheritance in that the combined effect of the many underlying genes results in a continuous distribution of phenotypic values.
History
The field was founded, in evolutionary terms, by the originators of the modern synthesis, R.A. Fisher, Sewall Wright and J. B. S. Haldane, and aimed to predict the response to selection given data on the phenotype and relationships of individuals. More on [ Quantitative genetics ]
The genetics of quantitative traits: challenges and prospects: http://tr.im/GWnJ
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The genetics of quantitative traits: challenges and prospects: http://tr.im/GWnJ
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Quantitative Genetics makes me want to cry...trying to maintain my professionalism.
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Quantitative Genetics makes me want to cry...trying to maintain my professionalism.
Genetics, Wageningen - Provides programmes in the area of animal breeding including SIP (Selection Index Program), MAGGIC (Gibbs Sampling) and GENEFLOW. Free software for WIN.
ASReml Cookbook - Statistical software designed for fitting mixed models for large datasets. Contains commented code for univariate and multivariate analysis including longitudinal and spatial analysis.
Big Bench Software - Commercial software for the management of transgenic mouse colonies. Windows and Mac OS X. Demo version available.
Meta Description: [ Big Bench Mouse -- Transgenic mouse colony software. Networkable colony-management database software for Macintosh and Windows. ]
CircuSoft Instrumentation LLC - Transgenic mouse colony tracking and management software for the Mac and Windows. Includes demo software and manuals.
DESIRE - Explore possible selection outcomes when goals (desired gains) are set for traits. This free WIN program is also contained in GENUP.
DFREML - Meyer's variance component estimation software for animal breeding is free for research purposes, available for UNIX, DOS and FORTRAN source code.
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DRIFT - Graphically represents the effect of genetic drift on gene frequency of one or more populations for a single locus, two allele model in a closed population using stochastic simulation methods. The DOS program is free.
Finnish Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding - Links to population and quantitative genetic software of interest in tree improvement, but also useful in other species.
GeneFlow Inc - This Virginia, USA company provides software (GeneFlow, SynerGene, QTLlocate) and services oriented towards plant breeding. Website does not give prices or operating systems supported.
Meta Description: [ GeneFlow Inc. provides software products and services designed to further the understanding and application of genetic information. ]
Genetic Analysis Software - Extensive list of linkage, mapping and pedigree software with links for obtaining copies.
GeneticStudio - A complete suite of population genetic analysis programs for Mac. Includes plug-in modules. Not updated since 2001.
Genup - Free software to assist learning quantitative genetic concepts (animal breeding) for WIN.
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Grain Crops Breeding - Access to MQTL (simplified composite QTL mapping), MSIM and GREGOR (genetic simulation) and KIN (kinship coefficients). DOS, UNIX and PASCAL source code is free. From McGill University .
Ignacy Misztal - Animal breeding oriented programs for sparse matrix multiple trait REML and BLUP. Fortran source is free for research use.
Ivory Tower Software - Genetics and breeding simulation software allows students to breed virtual organisms with 2000 genes. The site gives access to a free demo version of the WIN program.
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Laboratory of Plant Breeding, Wageningen - Offers free downloadable genetics and plant breeding related software.
Meta Description: [ Plant breeding, research and education in the field of genetically improving plants and crops ]
LAMS - Freeware record keeping system designed for a breeding colony of transgenic mice. Includes program description, system requirements, and installation instructions.
Locus Technology, Inc - Colony management, supports creation and tracking of research animals and for transgenic and congenic lines, knockouts and outbred strains.
Meta Description: [ Providing animal management, research and vivarium software programs for data management, analysis, report generation and large or small animal tracking. ]
MapPop - Software for selective mapping and bin mapping. Windows version, documentation and references are available for download.
Pedigree Viewer - Unique display and examination tool for large pedigrees, with inbreeding and genetic merit data also. Free WIN program.
PIGBLUP and BREEDPLAN - Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit of University of New England, Australia have developed BLUP software for genetic selection of swine and beef cattle. Little information is on this site, so ABRI would have to be contacted.
PopGen - Software that models population genetics with emphasis on genetic drift, selection, and migration. Windows 95.
PowerMarker - Set of statistical methods for discrete genetic data analysis, designed especially for microsatellite data analysis. Includes downloadable versions for Windows.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the home of PowerMarker, a new generation of genetic data analysis for Windows 9x/NT/2x/XP. ]
Progeny Software - Supply pedigree drawing and genetic data management software for genetic research with a built-in customizable relational database.
Meta Description: [ Progeny offers LIMS software for complete sample tracking, genotyping software for whole genome or linkage studies, and pedigree software for family-based clinical data management. ]
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Quantitative Genetics Resources - List of resources with links to programs and notes on a range of subjects including animal and plant breeding, and evolutionary and human genetics.
R/qtl: A QTL Mapping Environment - Program for mapping quantitative trait loci in experimental crosses. Includes sample graphics and tutorial in pdf format.
Meta Description: [ R/qtl software for mapping
quantitative trait loci (QTLs) in experimental crosses. ]
Statistical Genetics Software - Collection of primarily Fortan 77 programs for genetic analysis. Requires registration to download. Site not updated since 1999.
The CompuPed 4.0 Pedigree Program - Extended and reverse pedigrees, inbreeding coefficients and genetic inheritance capabilities for Win and Mac. Download a demo or order online.
Meta Description: [ CompuPed(tm) Millennium is the ultimate pedigree software for Animal Genetics. Presently in use by over 3500 breeders, as well as the genetics classrooms of universities, CompuPed has been, since 1985, the authoritative and accurate expression of genetic information for any species of animal. ]
VCE - Groeneveld's Variance Component Estimation software was developed for animal breeding problems. WIN and UNIX versions are free for research use. PEST documentation is also available here.
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