Quantitative Trait Locus

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
QTL
Pronunciation
/kˈwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv treɪt ˈloʊkəs/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Mathematics

Examples in Context

  1. Here we report the genetic and molecular characterization of GS3, a major quantitative trait locus for grain size.
  2. Hardy-Weinberg disequilibrium ( HWD ) measures that do not depend on marker allele frequencies have been proposed using dense markers to fine map a quantitative trait locus ( QTL ).
  3. According to different chromosomes, a region of DNA, e.g., quantitative trait locus ( QTL ) can be found that is related to a particular phenotypic trait.
  4. The worldwide progress on construction of molecular marker linkage map, comparative mapping, quantitative trait locus ( QTL ) mapping and marker-aided selection ( MAS ) in Pinus spp.
  5. With the development of molecular marker technology, quantitative trait locus could be mapped to analyze in whole genome.

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