LF263 Evolution L1-3: Wright’s fixation indices (Fst)

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Wright’s fixation indices (Fst)

Alex Rapai · Accepted Answer

-To measure structure 
-Fst gives a measure of how differentiated populations are: range from 0-1
-When a pop is fractured into subpopulations, the heterozygosity decreases
-Fst = 1/ (1+4Nm)

LF263 Evolution L1-3

Wright’s fixation indices (Fst)

-To measure structure -Fst gives a measure of how differentiated populations are: range from 0-1 -When a pop is fractured into subpopulations, the heterozygosity decreases -Fst = 1/ (1+4Nm)

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