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Computer note. GGT: software for the display of graphical genotypes

Computer note. GGT: software for the display of graphical genotypes Computer Note GGT: Software for the Display of Graphical Genotypes Ralph van Berloo A graphical representation of molecular marker data can be an important tool in the process of selection and evaluation of plant material. A computer program was developed that enables representation of molecular marker data by simple chromosome drawings in several ways. Commonly used marker file types that contain marker information serve as input for the GGT program. Besides representation, GGT can also be used for selection. The widely used molecular marker techniques that were developed in the last decade have introduced a new, valuable source of data ( Tanksley 1993). Polymorphisms at the molecular level are widely used to analyze differences between individual plants, populations, and species. Combined analysis of marker and trait data can lead to the unraveling of genetic factors, underlying observable traits (e.g., Lander and Botstein 1989). Visualization of marker data can play an important role in selection for individuals containing positive genome regions or, reversely, against individuals that are carrying negative genome regions. The concept of graphical genotypes was first described by Young and Tanksley (1989) and graphical representation of genetic data has been applied frequently in the case of QTL http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Heredity Oxford University Press

Computer note. GGT: software for the display of graphical genotypes

van Berloo, R
Journal of Heredity , Volume 90 (2): 2 – Mar 1, 1999
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Computer Note GGT: Software for the Display of Graphical Genotypes Ralph van Berloo A graphical representation of molecular marker data can be an important tool in the process of selection and evaluation of plant material. A computer program was developed that enables representation of molecular marker data by simple chromosome drawings in several ways. Commonly used marker file types that contain marker information serve as input for the GGT program. Besides representation, GGT can also be used for selection. The widely used molecular marker techniques that were developed in the last decade have introduced a new, valuable source of data ( Tanksley 1993). Polymorphisms at the molecular level are widely used to analyze differences between individual plants, populations, and species. Combined analysis of marker and trait data can lead to the unraveling of genetic factors, underlying observable traits (e.g., Lander and Botstein 1989). Visualization of marker data can play an important role in selection for individuals containing positive genome regions or, reversely, against individuals that are carrying negative genome regions. The concept of graphical genotypes was first described by Young and Tanksley (1989) and graphical representation of genetic data has been applied frequently in the case of QTL

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