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qtlDesign (version 0.953)

Optimal selection fraction: Optimal selection fraction

Description

Functions to find optimal selection fractions given cost.

Usage

optselection(cost,d=0,G=NULL,cross)
optselection.bc(cost,d=0,G=NULL)
optselection.f2(cost,d=0,G=NULL)

Value

The optimal selection fraction.

Arguments

cost

Cost per genotype in units of raising individual

d

Marker spacing in Morgans

G

Genome size in Morgans

cross

Cross type, "bc" or "f2"

Author

Saunak Sen

Details

The function optimize is used to search for the optima.

References

Sen S, Satagopan JM, Churchill GA (2005) Quantitative trait locus study design from an information perspective. Genetics, 170:447-64.

See Also

Examples

Run this code
optselection(1,cross="bc")
optselection(0.001,10,1450,cross="bc")
optselection(0.001,10,1450,cross="f2")

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