Foldchange

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A measurement of change in value, expressed as a ratio, so that for example a value changing from 30 to 60 represents a foldchange of 2. countable, uncountable

    "Unigenes with foldchange expression between the tolerant and sensitive genotypes was ≥ 4 or ≤ -4 we consider for further investigation at the PGE as potential targets of selection in the evolution of Al tolerance."

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"Unigenes with foldchange expression between the tolerant and sensitive genotypes was ≥ 4 or ≤ -4 we consider for further investigation at the PGE as potential targets of selection in the evolution of Al tolerance."

Etymology

From fold + change; see twofold, threefold, etc.

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