Mapping and analysis of quantitative trait loci in Bos indicus x Bos Taurus cattle : chromosome 10 /

(RREA) was found on chromosome 10. There was an indication

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lutaaya, Emmanuel, 1968-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Summary:(RREA) was found on chromosome 10. There was an indication
0.87 and PIC values ranging from 0.39 to 0.83. An interval
A genetic map of bovine chromosome 10 was constructed from 10
A quantitative trait locus affecting relative ribeye area
approximately 3.2% of the estimated 28OOcM genome length.
attained. The magnitude of QTL effects for RREA, REA, WB SF,
cattle population. The sex averaged map length is 89.7cM or
DP and QG were 0. 69, 0.63, 0.42, 0.22 and 0. 5 1 phenotypic
for quantitative trait loci (QTLS) on bovine chromosome 10.
grade (QG), although the minimum significance level was not
mapping analysis using regression methods was used to search
microsatellite markers and one erythrocyte antigen that were
of possible QTLs affecting ribeye area (REA), Wamer-Bratzler
RREA exhibited some degree of dominance effect.
scored in a reciprocal backcross and F2 Angus x Brahman beef
shear force (WBSF), dressing percentage (DP) and quality
standard deviations, respectively. All five traits except
The markers had heterozygosity values ranging from 0.36 to
Item Description:"Major subject: Animal Breeding".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 90 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 79-89.