Theory and practice in the mapping of quantitative trait loci
Lead Research Organisation:
Roslin Institute
Abstract
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Technical Summary
The basic tools to scan of livestock genomes to map quantitative trait loci (QTLs) are now in place and in use. Full exploitation of the tools in research and in commercial application requires developments in a number of areas. This project provides core support onto which will be built projects which will tackle three key areas: 1) Developing the analytical methods to allow high resolutions QTL mapping through exploitation of linkage disequilibrium in outbred populations. 2) Putting the developed methods into a user- friendly shell, allowing effective exploitation by both researchers and industry. 3) Applying the developed methodologies to both further our own experimental programme and to refine the approaches and demonstrate their efficiency in action. This work is essential underpinning for the research programmes of the Institute and the BBSRC.
Planned Impact
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Christopher Haley (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Ding N
(2009)
Genome-wide QTL mapping for three traits related to teat number in a White Duroc x Erhualian pig resource population.
in BMC genetics
Gao Y
(2009)
Mapping quantitative trait loci regulating chicken body composition traits.
in Animal genetics
Gheyas AA
(2010)
Segregation of infectious pancreatic necrosis resistance QTL in the early life cycle of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar).
in Animal genetics
Gheyas AA
(2010)
Effect of a major QTL affecting IPN resistance on production traits in Atlantic salmon.
in Animal genetics
Guo YM
(2008)
Quantitative trait loci for production traits in pigs: a combined analysis of two Meishan x Large White populations.
in Animal genetics
Gutiérrez-Gil B
(2009)
Search for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass traits in a cross population of beef and dairy cattle.
in Journal of animal science
Gutiérrez-Gil B
(2012)
Investigation of the genetic architecture of a bone carcass weight QTL on BTA6.
in Animal genetics
Hadjiconstantouras C
(2008)
Characterization of the porcine KIT ligand gene: expression analysis, genomic structure, polymorphism detection and association with coat colour traits.
in Animal genetics
Haley C
(2011)
A cornucopia of maize genes.
in Nature genetics
| Description | We identified genes involved in terrestrial and aquatic livestock performance that contribute to improved sustainability of production in these sectors. |
| Exploitation Route | Improved sustainability of livestock production and impact to improve animal welfare. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink |
| Description | Tools and Resources Development Fund |
| Amount | £107,308 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | BB/H024484/1 |
| Organisation | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 11/2010 |
| End | 05/2012 |
| Description | Agricygen |
| Organisation | Agricultural Research Institute |
| Country | Cyprus |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Use of genomics to optimise sheep and cattle breeding in order to maximise milk production for halloumi cheese |
| Collaborator Contribution | Local livestock expertise and husbandry and nutrition expertise for the optimisation of milk production in Cyprus |
| Impact | Project is in its early stages. No outputs as yet. |
| Start Year | 2017 |
| Description | LNS - IPN |
| Organisation | Landcatch Natural Selection Ltd |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | Design if studies, joint grant application, advice on data analysis |
| Collaborator Contribution | Joint publication |
| Impact | Publications listed separately |
| Start Year | 2006 |
| Description | WAU - CNV |
| Organisation | Wageningen University & Research |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Input to design of study and analysis of results |
| Collaborator Contribution | Joint publication |
| Impact | Joint publication listed separately |
| Start Year | 2007 |
| Description | Edinburgh Alliance for Complex Trait Genetics |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Co-organise a twice-yearly meeting to coordinate complex trait genetic research focussed on Edinburgh but with national participation. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020 |
| URL | https://www.wiki.ed.ac.uk/display/eactg/Edinburgh+Alliance+for+Complex+Trait+Genetics |