CONSIDERATIONS OF A METHOD OF ANALYZING DIALLEL CROSSES OF ATLANTIC SALMON

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Genetics and Cytology
• Main Authors: Friars, G. W., Bailey, J. K., Saunders, R. L.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1979
• Subjects: Cell Biology; Plant Science; Genetics; Atlantic salmon; Salmo salar
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/g79-016; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/g79-016

Inferences derived from a proposed mixed model analysis of a diallel cross involving four stocks of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are illustrated with growth data on weight and length. Variation between stocks was more apparent when samples represented dams as opposed to sires, thus stressing the relative importance of maternal effects. However, the ranking of stocks was not altered when either the means of sire sources or the means of dam sources were considered. No heterotic effects were found for the growth traits studied.