Simulation analysis to test the influence of model adequacy and data structure on the estimation of genetic parameters for traits with direct and maternal effects

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Issue		Genet. Sel. Evol. Volume 33, Number 4, July-August 2001


Page(s)		369 - 395
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/gse:2001123

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