Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics (EQG) is a theoretical framework that connects natural selection and genetic variation to the rate and extent of adaptive evolution. It is widely used to interpret the evolution of quantitative traits by considering fundamental forces such as mutation, inheritance, selection, and drift. Despite its success, many biological fields have not fully embraced EQG due to its limited accessibility. To address this, the ebook Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of the subject.
The ebook argues that the concept of an adaptive landscape can be used to understand both the evolutionary process within lineages and the patterns of adaptive radiations. It presents a compelling case that models with a moving adaptive peak are more effective than other conceptual approaches. While additive theory is emphasized, the book also acknowledges and references departures from additivity, including non-Gaussian distributions of allelic effects, dominance, epistasis, maternal effects, and phenotypic plasticity.
This advanced textbook is primarily aimed at students (from senior undergraduate to postgraduate) and scientists in the fields of evolutionary biology, functional morphology, developmental biology, ecology, physiology, comparative biology, and paleontology. It is intended for those interested in understanding how adaptive evolutionary and ecological processes lead to radiations.
The following ISBN numbers are associated with the book: 978-0192859389, 978-0191949852, 978-0192859396, 978-0192675538, 978-0191949852.
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