additive genetic variance

Definition

Additive genetic variance is a component of the genetic variance that considers only additive genetic effects and neglects non-additive genetic effects such as dominance and epistasis.

References

  1. Willam, Alfons, Simianer, Henner 2017 Züchterische Grundlagen. German Tierzucht. 2 ed. Verlag Eugen Ulmer GmbH & Co, Stuttgart, DEU. pp. 125-187.
  2. Willis M. 1991 Dalton's Introduction to Practical Animal Breeding. 3 ed. Blackwell Scientific Publications.
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
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additive genetic variance

EUPH Code (UID)

[3006]

EUPH IRI

https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/3006

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Created

2023-01-23

Updated

2025-10-10
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Author: Michael Rubinigg

Definition

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Translation

Authors: Michael Rubinigg, Michael Rubinigg

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Language Expression Contributed By Status
English
additive genetic variance

Compound noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
Approved
German
additiv genetische Varianz

Compound noun, Feminine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
Approved