Table 2.
Summary of all whole-dataset and within-family large-effect QTL associated with guppy life history identified in this study.
| Dataset | Phenotype | QTL (marker ± 1.5 LOD drop) | LOD | PVE (%) | QTL effecta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All females | Offspring weight | chr19:66.954 (55.335–67.877) | 4.493 | 7.46 | L > H |
| All females | Size at first brood | chr22:63.593 (44.235–68.753) | 3.552 | 5.94 | H > L |
| YHF5QM6 (females) | First brood size | chr23:37.33 (4.589–53.588) | 3.386 | 18.55 | H > L |
| YHF5QM6 (females) | Interbrood | chr12:60.713 (54.701–72.487) | 3.406 | 18.65 | H > L |
| QF4YHM8 (females) | Interbrood | chr14:28.41 (28.412–67.316) | 3.559 | 17.90 | L > H |
| YHF6QM7 (males) | Length at maturity | chr23:31.741 (0–52.193) | 3.462 | 9.48 | L > H |
aValues in bold are in the expected direction based on natural populations.