Genomic selection using a fast EM algorythm. 1. Understanding the methodology

R.K. Shepherd, J.A. Woolliams

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The paper uses the technical computer software Mathematica© to explain the features inherent in the procedure emBayesB which is a fast EM algorithm for implementing genomic selection by mapping QTL in genome-wide dense SNP marker data. The prior mixture for a SNP effect and the bimodal shape of the posterior distribution of a SNP effect are displayed graphically, along with visualisations and calculations of how emBayesB estimates genomic breeding values. The companion paper (Shepherd et al. 2009) uses emBayesB to analyse simulated data.
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Pages83
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventAssociation for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics - Barossa Valley, Australia
Duration: 28 Sept 20091 Oct 2009

Conference

ConferenceAssociation for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBarossa Valley
Period28/09/091/10/09

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