Nature

Improved non-negative estimation of variance components for exposure assessment

Recently, analysis of variance (ANOVA) random effects models have been applied to data sets consisting of repeated measurements of pollutants within factories in order to identify determinants of ...
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A UNIFIED FRAMEWORK FOR VARIANCE COMPONENT ESTIMATION WITH SUMMARY STATISTICS IN GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES

The Annals of Applied Statistics, Vol. 11, No. 4 (December 2017), pp. 2027-2051 (25 pages) Linear mixed models (LMMs) are among the most commonly used tools for genetic association studies. However, ...
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Variance components, heritability and correlation analysis of anther and ovary size during the floral development of bread wheat

Anther and ovary development play an important role in grain setting, a crucial factor determining wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield. One aim of this study was to determine the heritability of anther ...
Nature

Modeling additive and non-additive effects in a hybrid population using genome-wide genotyping: prediction accuracy implications

Hybrids are broadly used in plant breeding and accurate estimation of variance components is crucial for optimizing genetic gain. Genome-wide information may be used to explore models designed to ...
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The MANOVA Test

MANOVA is a statistical test that extends the scope of the more commonly used ANOVA, that allows differences between three or more independent groups of explanatory (independent or predictor) ...