This page discusses Mendel's rules of inheritance and their limitations in explaining continuous human traits like height and weight. It highlights Nilsson-Ehle's 1908 research on polygenic inheritanc...This page discusses Mendel's rules of inheritance and their limitations in explaining continuous human traits like height and weight. It highlights Nilsson-Ehle's 1908 research on polygenic inheritance in wheat, illustrating that traits like kernel color involve multiple gene pairs, leading to variations. This concept aids in understanding human diseases, as multiple genes can interact to influence conditions such as cancer.
This page discusses a project focused on enhancing sorghum yield and quality in Mali using marker-assisted recurrent selection (MARS). Between 2009-2014, two bi-parental populations were developed, ut...This page discusses a project focused on enhancing sorghum yield and quality in Mali using marker-assisted recurrent selection (MARS). Between 2009-2014, two bi-parental populations were developed, utilizing quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis to identify beneficial genetic traits. The project identified key QTLs affecting traits such as flowering time and grain quality, resulting in the registration of four elite lines.
