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A comprehensive comparison of multilocus association methods with summary statistics in genome-wide association studies
BackgroundMultilocus analysis on a set of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) pre-assigned within a gene constitutes a valuable complement to...
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Genome-Wide Association Study Statistical Models: A Review
Statistical models are at the core of the genome-wide association study (GWAS). In this chapter, we provide an overview of single- and multilocus...
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Genome-wide diversity, population structure and signatures of inbreeding in the African buffalo in Mozambique
The African buffalo, Syncerus caffer , is a key species in African ecosystems. Like other large herbivores, it plays a fundamental role in its habitat...
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Genome-wide methylome stability and parental effects in the worldwide distributed Lombardy poplar
BackgroundDespite the increasing number of epigenomic studies in plants, little is known about the forces that shape the methylome in long-lived...
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Performing Genome-Wide Association Studies with Multiple Models Using GAPIT
Genome-wide association study (GWAS) is based on the linkage disequilibrium (LD) between phenotypes and genetic markers covering the whole genome....
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Designing a Genome-Wide Association Study: Main Steps and Critical Decisions
In this introductory chapter, we seek to provide the reader with a high-level overview of what goes into designing a genome-wide association study...
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Multilocus sequence ty** reveals two distinct populations of “Candidatus Phytoplasma sacchari” in China
Sugarcane white leaf (SCWL), associated with the presence of “ Candidatus Phytoplasma sacchari,” is a devastating disease. In this study, a multilocus...
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Genome-Wide Association Analyses to Identify SNPs Related to Drought Tolerance
Drought stress is a serious agronomic problem resulting in significant yield losses globally. Breeding cultivars with drought tolerance is an...
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Phenotypic variation and genome-wide association studies of main culm panicle node number, maximum node production rate, and degree-days to heading in rice
BackgroundGrain yield is a complex trait that results from interaction between underlying phenotypic traits and climatic, edaphic, and biotic...
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Genome-wide SNPs in the spiny lobster Panulirus homarus reveal a hybrid origin for its subspecies
BackgroundEvolutionary divergence and speciation often occur at a slower rate in the marine realm due to the higher potential for long-distance...
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An overview of genome-wide association map** studies in Poaceae species (model crops: wheat and rice)
There is a significant interest while utilizing association map** technique to determine the genes which are accountable for numerical...
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Genome-wide association study identifies QTL for eight fruit traits in cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Genome-wide association study (GWAS) is effective in identifying favorable alleles for traits of interest with high map** resolution in crop...
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Recent advances on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic selection (GS); prospects for Fusarium head blight research in Durum wheat
PurposeWheat is an important cereal crop that is cultivated in different parts of the world. The biotic stresses are the major concerns in...
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Mechanisms of pre-attachment Striga resistance in sorghum through genome-wide association studies
Witchweeds ( Striga spp.) greatly limit production of Africa’s most staple crops. These parasitic plants use strigolactones (SLs)—chemical germination...
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Genome-wide association studies and whole-genome prediction reveal the genetic architecture of KRN in maize
BackgroundKernel row number (KRN) is an important trait for the domestication and improvement of maize. Exploring the genetic basis of KRN has great...
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Genome-wide discovery of single- and multi-locus simple sequence repeat markers and their characterization in Dendrocalamus strictus: a commercial polyploid bamboo species of India
Dendrocalamus strictus , popularly known as “lathi baans”, is a multipurpose bamboo species known for its manifold domestic and industrial...
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Evidence for extensive hybridisation and past introgression events in feather grasses using genome-wide SNP genoty**
BackgroundThe proper identification of feather grasses in nature is often limited due to phenotypic variability and high morphological similarity...
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Retrotransposons and multilocus sequence analysis reveals diversity and genetic variability in endophytic fungi-associated with Serjania laruotteana Cambess
The composition of endophytic communities is dynamic and demonstrates host specificity; besides, they have great intra- and interspecific genetic...
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Genome-wide association studies reveal candidate genes associated to bacteraemia caused by ST93-IV CA-MRSA
BackgroundThe global emergence of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) has seen the dominance of specific...
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Ensemble species distribution modeling and multilocus phylogeography provide insight into the spatial genetic patterns and distribution dynamics of a keystone forest species, Quercus glauca
BackgroundForests are essential for maintaining species diversity, stabilizing local and global climate, and providing ecosystem services. Exploring...
