Quantitative genetic analysis of natural populations
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Following the Dynamics of Structural Variants in Experimentally Evolved Populations
Published on: February 3, 2023
Allen J Moore1, Penelope F Kukuk
1School of Biological Sciences, 3.614 Stopford Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK. allen.j.mooreman.ac.uk
Abstract:
Quantitative genetic studies in natural populations have been rare because they require large breeding programmes or known pedigrees. The relatedness that has been estimated from molecular markers can now be used to substitute for breeding, allowing studies of previously inaccessible species. Many behavioural ecologists have a sufficient number of markers and study species with characteristics that are amenable to this approach. It is now time to combine studies of selection with studies of genetic variation for a more complete understanding of behavioural evolution.
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