Malecot's method of coancestry

Malecot's coancestry coefficient, f , refers to an indirect measure of genetic similarity of two individuals which was initially devised by the French mathematician Gustave Malécot.

Additional recommended knowledge

Safe Weighing Range Ensures Accurate Results

How to ensure accurate weighing results every day?

Daily Visual Balance Check

f is defined as the probability that any two alleles, sampled at random (one from each individual), are identical copies of an ancestral allele. In species with well-known lineages (such as domesticated crops), f can be calculated by examining detailed pedigree records. Modernly, f can be estimated using genetic marker data.

References

• Malécot G. Les mathématiques de l'hérédité. Paris: Masson & Cie, 1948.