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A primer of conservation genetics /

For those with a limited background in genetic studies, this entry level text is presented in an easy-to-follow format with main points and terms clearly highlighted. Worked examples are provided throughout to help illustrate key equations and a glossary and suggestions for further reading provide a...

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Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Frankham, Richard, 1942-
Autres auteurs: Ballou, J. D. (Jonathan D.), Briscoe, David A. (David Anthony), 1947-
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
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Accès en ligne:Texto completo
Table des matières:
  • Introduction
  • Genetic diversity
  • Evolutionary genetics of natural populations
  • Genetic consequences of small population size
  • Genetics and extinction
  • Resolving taxonomic uncertainties and defining management units
  • Genetic management of endangered species in the wild
  • Captive breeding and reintroduction
  • Molecular genetics in forensics and understanding species biology.