Gene-Mapping Techniques and Applications

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Lawrence B. Schook
CRC Press, May 15, 1991 - Science - 352 pages
This book explains current strategies for mapping genomes of higher organisms and explores applications of gene mapping to agriculturally important species of plants and animals. It also explores the experimental techniques used for genetic and physical mapping of genes.
 

Contents

Strategies and Technologies for Comparative
3
Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Traits
21
The Use of Reference Families for Genome
51
Hypervariable Minisatellites and Their
89
In Situ Hybridization and HighResolution
113
PulsedField Gel Electrophoresis and
127
Chromosomal Assignment of Marker Loci
159
Data Analysis for Linkage Studies
177
Genomic Genetics and Plant Genetic Improvement
201
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
231
The Family of Bovine ProlactinRelated Genes
257
Mapping Genes for Resistance to Infectious
283
Strategies for the Improvement of Animal Pro
305
Index
329
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