Chapter 28, Problem 6EQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The steps involved in the determination of genes that affect the yield of rice and the result obtained if it is controlled by variation in six different genes.

Introduction:

The yield of rice is a quantitative trait which is expressed by different genes. It is an example of polygenic inheritance. Each gene contributes to the phenotype of the trait in an additive way. A continuum of the phenotype is produced due to polygenic inheritance and environmental factors.