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Table 3 Number of genes retained for the three association weight matrix (AWM) analyses

From: Gene networks for three feed efficiency criteria reveal shared and specific biological processes

Key phenotype (KP)

RFI

RG

FE

Number of traits retained

5

4 (not FI)

5

Number of genes specific to the KP

231

142

169

Number of genes common between the KP and traits

155

146

179

Number of other genes

240

138

216

Total number of genes retained

626

426

564

  1. RFI residual feed intake, RG residual gain, FE feed efficiency ratio