 Quantitative trait locus

A genomic region statistically associated with variation in a quantitative trait. A mapped interval can contain multiple causal variants or genes.

A Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) is a region of the genome that is associated with a quantitative trait, which is a measurable phenotype that varies continuously and is typically influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors. These traits can include characteristics such as height, weight, yield, and disease resistance, among others. QTL mapping is a statistical method used to identify these loci and to determine their effect on the trait of interest.