QTL region

[/ˌkjuː tiː ˈɛl ˈriːdʒən/]
nounpl: QTL regions
região QTL
1. A chromosomal region associated with a quantitative trait locus, used in genetics to identify DNA segments that contain genes influencing quantitative (polygenic) traits
The researchers identified a significant QTL region on chromosome 5 that affects plant height
Os pesquisadores identificaram uma região QTL significativa no cromossomo 5 que afeta a altura das plantas
2. A specific genomic interval mapped through linkage or association analysis that correlates with variation in a measurable phenotypic trait
Multiple QTL regions were discovered through genome-wide association studies for disease susceptibility
Múltiplas regiões QTL foram descobertas através de estudos de associação do genoma inteiro para suscetibilidade a doenças
QTL region is specialized scientific terminology primarily used in genetics, agricultural science, and genomics research. The term is used identically in both Brazilian and European Portuguese scientific communities, reflecting the international standardization of genetic nomenclature. It is not a colloquial term and appears mainly in peer-reviewed literature, research papers, and academic discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quantitative trait locus regionQTL locustrait-associated genomic region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
região QTL
Standard scientific terminology used in genetics research and academic contexts
Portugal
região QTL
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term used uniformly across Portuguese-speaking scientific communities
USA English
QTL region
Standard abbreviation in American genetics and plant breeding research

Related Words

quantitative trait locusgenome-wide association studylinkage analysisgenomic regionpolygenic traitchromosome mapping
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