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The L-shaped selection algorithm for multitrait genomic selection.

Fatemeh Amini¹, Guiping Hu^1,2, Lizhi Wang¹

¹Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA.

|April 28, 2022

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A new L-shaped selection method improves multitrait genomic selection by overcoming index selection limitations. This approach enhances finding optimal breeding parents and preserves genetic diversity for better genetic gain.

Keywords:

L-shaped selection Pareto optimality genetic diversity index selection multitrait genomic selection

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Area of Science:

Animal Breeding and Genetics
Quantitative Genetics
Genomic Selection

Background:

Multitrait genomic selection is crucial for improving livestock and crop breeding.
Index selection is a common multitrait genomic selection method but has limitations in numerical sensitivity and identifying optimal parents.
Existing methods struggle to balance genetic gain and diversity effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel multitrait genomic selection method, L-shaped selection.
To address the limitations of index selection in identifying optimal breeding parents.
To provide metrics for evaluating selection algorithms based on genetic gain and diversity.

Main Methods:

Developed the L-shaped selection algorithm, involving trait normalization and an L-shaped objective function.
Defined performance metrics to assess genetic gain acceleration and genetic diversity preservation.
Conducted computational experiments comparing L-shaped selection with index selection.

Main Results:

L-shaped selection demonstrated improved performance over index selection in computational experiments.
The L-shaped algorithm can identify any Pareto optimal solution with suitable weights.
The defined metrics effectively quantify selection algorithm performance.

Conclusions:

L-shaped selection offers a more robust and capable alternative to index selection for multitrait genomic selection.
This new method enhances the ability to find optimal breeding parents while managing genetic diversity.
The proposed metrics provide a valuable framework for evaluating genomic selection strategies.