Association-mapping methods promise to overcome the limitations of linkage-mapping
methods. The main objectives of this study were to (i) evaluate various methods for …

Joint linkage association mapping (JLAM) combines the advantages of linkage mapping
and association mapping, and is a powerful tool to dissect the genetic architecture of …

Genomic mapping of complex traits across species demands integrating genetics and
statistics. In particular, because it is easily interpreted, the R 2 statistic is commonly used in …

Association-based trait mapping is an innovative methodology based on linkage
disequilibrium. Studies in plants, especially in cereals, are rare. A genome-wide association …

Multiple-trait association mapping, in which multiple traits are used simultaneously in the
identification of genetic variants affecting those traits, has recently attracted interest. One …

Complex trait dissection through association mapping provides a powerful complement to
traditional linkage analysis. The genetic structure of an association mapping panel can be …

Association mapping (AM) is a powerful tool for fine mapping complex trait variation down to
nucleotide sequences by exploiting historical recombination events. A major problem in AM …

The exponential development of molecular markers enables a more effective study of the
genetic architecture of traits of economic importance, like test weight in wheat (Triticum …

Background In recent years, several attempts have been made in plant genetics to detect
QTL by using association mapping methods. The objectives of this study were to (i) evaluate …

Association mapping has permitted the discovery of major QTL in many species. It can be
applied to existing populations and, as a consequence, it is generally necessary to take into …