Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS)
Genome wide association study (GWAS) is a method to study the correlation between genetic mutation and phenotype in a specific population. By sequencing individuals in natural populations with abundant genetic diversity, it combines with accurate phenotypic data and statistical methods to analyze the relationship between whole genome molecular markers and phenotypes, which can locate complex traits of animals and plants, and quickly obtain genetic markers or candidate genes that affect phenotypic variation.
