Spatial modelling improves genetic evaluation in smallholder breeding programs.

Maria Lie SelleIngelin SteinslandOwen PowellJohn M HickeyGregor Gorjanc

Published in: Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE (2020)

We have demonstrated the potential of spatial modelling to improve genetic evaluation in smallholder systems. This improvement is driven by establishing environmental connectedness between herds, which enhances separation of genetic and environmental effects. We suggest routine spatial modelling in genetic evaluations, particularly for smallholder systems. Spatial modelling could also have a major impact in studies of human and wild populations.

Keyphrases

genome wide
copy number
endothelial cells
public health
gene expression
dna methylation
mass spectrometry
life cycle