Coeficiente endogamia F

The inbreeding coefficient (F) measures inbreeding levels in a population by comparing observed heterozygosity (H_o) to expected heterozygosity (H_e) under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. When F = 0, the population is in equilibrium; positive values indicate inbreeding, while negative values suggest increased heterozygosity due to factors like gene flow. The formula F = 1 - (H_o/H_e) is widely used in population genetics to assess genetic diversity reduction.

To calculate F, input observed (H_o) and expected (H_e) heterozygosity values. The calculator divides H_o by H_e and subtracts from 1. Values close to 1 indicate extreme inbreeding, while negative F suggests equilibrium deviations from other factors. Results help identify selective pressures, gene flow, or population structure.

This calculation is critical in conservation biology, breeding programs, and evolutionary history studies. For example, in endangered species, high F warns of inbreeding risks. In livestock breeding, it helps avoid mating between close relatives. For domesticated species, it reveals domestication's impact on genetic variability.

Interpret results cautiously: the formula assumes Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and representative samples. Sampling errors, artificial selection, or mutations can distort H_o and H_e. Atypical values should be reexamined with complementary methods like population structure analysis.