Fundamental principles of quantitative genetics and heredity
Douglas S. Falconer, Trudy F.C. Mackay
The foundational textbook for quantitative genetics. Classic introduction covering fundamental principles of inheritance, heritability, selection response, and breeding theory.
Bruce Walsh, Michael Lynch
2nd edition of the famous Lynch and Walsh (1998) book on quantitative genetics. Comprehensive modern treatment of evolutionary quantitative genetics.
Michael Lynch, Bruce Walsh
Classic book to learn mathematics associated with quantitative genetics. Rigorous treatment of theory and methods. First edition of Walsh and Lynch (2018).
Graham Coop
Open source textbook (Creative Commons license) on population and quantitative genetics. Available freely on GitHub. 3rd edition.
Walter Suza, Kendall Lamkey, William Beavis, Katherine Espinosa, Mark Newell, Anthony Assibi Mahama
Open access textbook on quantitative genetics from Iowa State University Digital Press. While focused on plant breeding, covers fundamental quantitative genetics principles applicable to all species. Free PDF available.
Start with Falconer & Mackay for a solid foundation in quantitative genetics principles.
Lynch & Walsh (1998) provides rigorous mathematical treatment. Walsh & Lynch (2018) is the updated 2nd edition.
Graham Coop's open source notes are freely available on GitHub and provide excellent modern coverage.
