Introduction to Quantitative Genetics

by D.S. Falconer, Trudy F.C. Mackay

The lastest edition of this classic text continues to provide the basis for understanding the genetic principles behind quantitative differences in phenotypes and how they apply to animal and plant improvement and evolution. It extends these concepts to the segregation of genes that cause genetic variation in quantitative traits. Key techniques and methods are also covered.

Genres: Genetics, Science, Biology, Nonfiction, Evolution

480 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Liz]

This book is fantastic so far. Falconer and Mackay offer lucid and concise descriptions of the equations describing genetic and phenotypic change (and fortunately for me include only essential derivations). There is a clear emphasis on application to evolutionary studies, which gets me excited for application to my work in the near future.

[itsumoAoi · Rating 3 out of 5]

can't say but...humph...! must have deep understanding about statistic b4 one could read this. For me...it's pretty 'heavy' read

[Fred · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great. If you want to learn some quantitative genetics, and even population genetics, this is where to go. I can even understand the math.

[Darcy Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very good if you like genetics.

[Jessie Tanner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Falconer's writing is dense and not that easy to follow.

[Hrafnhildur Agnarsdóttir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Primitive statistical knowledge needed, concise and direct to the point. Perfect introduction to quantitative genetics and population genetics.

[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is math in the world and beauty in the math.

[Lina salah]

fantastic !