Inheritance of Morphogenetic Traits Among Two Tribes in Nigeria

The book "Inheritance of Morphogenetic Traits Among Two Tribes in Nigeria" by Kenneth Ordu provides an in-depth analysis of the genetic foundations of morphological traits observed in the offspring of two Nigerian tribes. It examines how simple phenotypic and morphological expressions are determined by the genetic predisposition of the parents. The research is based on the assumption that these traits follow a Mendelian inheritance pattern, which has been demonstrated through statistical analyses in the studied tribes. Given the challenges associated with the availability of DNA analyses in these communities, the book suggests utilizing morphogenetic traits as valuable tools for genetic and forensic analyses, particularly for predicting parentage. Additionally, it presents an economic instrument and a method that can be used with further research to determine the genetic profile of individuals in the Igbo and Ijaw communities in Nigeria.