专题一:QTL及其定位方法QTL的概念的概念 1、A QTL is a segment of chromosome affecting the trait,not necessarily a single locus -D.S.Falconer et al,1995 2、A quantitative trait loci(QTL)is defined as a single gene or a cluster of closely linked genes that have a large effect on a quantitative trait.-P.Sorensen,2000 QTL的概念的概念3、QTL,quantitative trait locus,is a place(region)that affects trait in the genome.It could span several genes,one or more of which affects the trait,but it has become common to take QTL as equal