TABLE 2.
Eigenvectors and eigenvalues (λn) of G for standardized traits
| gmax | g2 | g3 | g4 | g5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPN | 0.793 | 0.460 | −0.383 | 0.001 | −0.114 |
| CIPD | −0.281 | 0.782 | 0.209 | −0.105 | 0.504 |
| TN | 0.362 | −0.391 | 0.080 | −0.515 | 0.667 |
| ICD | 0.230 | −0.131 | 0.195 | 0.843 | 0.426 |
| DF | 0.329 | 0.080 | 0.875 | −0.115 | −0.326 |
| λn | 0.930 | 0.468 | 0.235 | 0.125 | 0.065 |
| % var | 51.0 | 25.6 | 12.9 | 6.9 | 3.6 |
| gnTγgn | 0.005 | −0.012 | −0.051 | −0.097 | −0.011 |
| gnTΔG gn | 0.00400 (6.6%) | −0.00283 (−7.8%) | −0.00285 (−11.0%) | −0.00212 (−13.0%) | −0.00009 (−3.8%) |
The strength of nonlinear selection along each eigenvector is given by gnTγgn, and the predicted response of the genetic variance to selection along each eigenvector is given by gnTΔG gn and expressed as percent change in genetic SD in parentheses.