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Table 4 Number of genes associated with traits for the three association weight matrix (AWM) analyses

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

 

Traits

Key phenotype

RFI

RG

FE

Number of genes associated with traits

RFI

386

101

155

RG

146

288

146

FE

179

174

348

FI

133

NA

133

FW

92

44

92

ADG

130

127

130

  1. RFI residual feed intake, RG residual gain, FE feed efficiency ratio, FI daily feed intake, FW final weight, ADG average daily gain