Statistical Methods for Qtl Mapping

ISBN-13: 9781439868300 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 308 str.

Zehua Chen

Opis

While numerous advanced statistical approaches have recently been developed for quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping, the methods are scattered throughout the literature. Statistical Methods for QTL Mapping brings together many recent statistical techniques that address the data complexity of QTL mapping. After introducing basic genetics topics and statistical principles, the author discusses the principles of quantitative genetics, general statistical issues of QTL mapping, commonly used one-dimensional QTL mapping approaches, and multiple interval mapping methods. He then explains how to use a feature selection approach to tackle a QTL mapping problem with dense markers. The book also provides comprehensive coverage of Bayesian models and MCMC algorithms and describes methods for multi-trait QTL mapping and eQTL mapping, including meta-trait methods and multivariate sequential procedures. This book emphasizes the modern statistical methodology for QTL mapping as well as the statistical issues that arise during this process. It gives the necessary biological background for statisticians without training in genetics and, likewise, covers statistical thinking and principles for geneticists. Written primarily for geneticists and statisticians specializing in QTL mapping, the book can also be used as a supplement in graduate courses or for self-study by PhD students working on QTL mapping projects.

Spis treści

Biological Background. Selected Topics in Statistics. Quantitative Genetics and General Issues on QTL Mapping. One-Dimensional Mapping Approaches. Multiple Interval Mapping. QTL Mapping with Dense Markers. Bayesian Approach to QTL Mapping. Multi-Trait QTL Mapping and eQTL Mapping. Bibliography. Index.

O autorze

Zehua Chen