Non-linearity in the genetic relationship between traits assessed by a polynomial offspring-parent regression approach

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics

Volumn 113, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 149-156

  Furst Waltl B ^a   Essl, A ^a   Solkner J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND LIFE SCIENCES   (Austria)

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EID: 0030556472     PISSN: 09312668     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0388.1996.tb00600.x     Document Type: Article

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