The application of DNA markers to defining the genotype and predicting the performance of an animal is available to animal breeding Marker assisted selection {MAS} facilitates the exploitation of existing genetic dive...The application of DNA markers to defining the genotype and predicting the performance of an animal is available to animal breeding Marker assisted selection {MAS} facilitates the exploitation of existing genetic diversity in breeding populations and can be used to improve a whole rang of desirable traits. DNA markers are polymophic, and the methods used to define DNA markers include RFLPs, microsatellites and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Linkage analysis, association analysis and analysis of gene function can be used to determine which polymorphisms are useful marker for desirable traits. As far, the development and use of high throughput DNA microarray (DNA chip) technology could revolutionize animal breeding in 21st century.展开更多
文摘The application of DNA markers to defining the genotype and predicting the performance of an animal is available to animal breeding Marker assisted selection {MAS} facilitates the exploitation of existing genetic diversity in breeding populations and can be used to improve a whole rang of desirable traits. DNA markers are polymophic, and the methods used to define DNA markers include RFLPs, microsatellites and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Linkage analysis, association analysis and analysis of gene function can be used to determine which polymorphisms are useful marker for desirable traits. As far, the development and use of high throughput DNA microarray (DNA chip) technology could revolutionize animal breeding in 21st century.
