TABLE 1.
Mixed-model methods used for association mapping and the corresponding statistical models for the two-stage association approaches analyzed in this study
| Method | Statistical model | Population structure matrix D | Kinship matrix K |
|---|---|---|---|
| QK | ![]() |
STRUCTURE | SPAGeDi |
| PK | ![]() |
First eight principal components | SPAGeDi |
| K | ![]() |
— | SPAGeDi |
| G | ![]() |
— | Pedigree information |
| Kunrel | ![]() |
— | ![]() |
| QK0.70 | ![]() |
STRUCTURE | ![]() |
| PK0.70 | ![]() |
First eight principal components | T = 0.70 |
| K0.70 | ![]() |
— | T = 0.70 |
| K0.35 | ![]() |
— | T = 0.35 |
For a detailed definition of the statistical models and description of the different methods see materials and methods.










