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A quick method to calculate QTL confidence interval

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Li H. 2011 A quick method to calculate QTL confidence interval. J. Genet. 90, 355–360

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LI, H. A quick method to calculate QTL confidence interval. J Genet 90, 355–360 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-011-0077-7

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