Abstract
In the present study, we examined the migration effects on genetic variabilities and heritabilities patterns between three groups of population like parental population in Punjab, migrant from Pakistan, and migrant from other states of India in Punjab using anthropometric and physiometric traits. A total of 500 adult individuals from 300 families were studied. Statistical comparisons were carried out through mean coefficients, Student’s t test, heritability, and regression analysis. The results suggest a significant migration effect on almost all traits. Correlation coefficient for first-degree relatives, the slope factors, and heritabilities for almost all variables have been found significant among the three groups of populations. However, the discrimination is more prominent among migrant from other states of India because of more genetic heterogeneity.
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The cooperation of all the members of the families during the fieldwork is gratefully acknowledged. We also thankfully acknowledge the reviewers for their insightful comments on the previous draft.
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Doza, B., Brar, S.K. Effects of Migration on Genetic Variability and Parent–Offspring Correlation Coefficients in Anthropometric and Physiometric Phenotypes Among Three Groups of Population in Punjab, India. Intl Jnl Anthropology 21, 275–283 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11599-007-9031-8
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