In a recent review in TREE , McKay and Latta survey the literature for studies examining adaptive population divergence using molecular markers (Fst) and quantitative genetic trait variation (Qst). Although their paper dealt primarily with theoretical considerations, the authors also presented a large data set in an attempt to elucidate patterns that exist in nature. They show that Qst is on average larger than Fst and that, across studies, the relationship between Qst and Fst is weak. This last result is in contrast to our review of the literature where we show a strong positive relationship between Qst and Fst. We believe that this discrepancy stems from several errors made by the authors.
Published by Cell Press
In: TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION Vol.17
2002, English
Perspective: purging the genetic load: a review of the experimental evidence
The computational aesthetics of love & hate
The evolution of trade-offs: geographic variation in call duration and flight ability in the sand cricket, Gryllus firmus
Genetic population divergence: markers and traits
Trade-offs to flight capability in Gryllus firmus: the influence of whole-organism respiration rate on fitness
Comparison of genetic differentiation at marker loci and quantitative traits
The trade-off to macroptery in the cricket Gryllus firmus: a path analysis in males
Inbreeding depression in the wild
The genetic basis of the trade-off between calling and wing morph in males of the cricket, Gryllus firmus
The contingency of fitness: an analysis of food restriction on the macroptery-reproduction trade-off in crickets
Dominance variance: associations with selection and fitness
Fitness differences associated with calling behaviour in the two wing morphs of male sand crickets, Gryllus firmus