UID:
almafu_9959243303502883
Format:
1 online resource (xxi, 617 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
1-107-11538-8
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0-511-20226-1
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1-280-95585-6
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9786610955855
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0-511-80899-2
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0-511-35136-4
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0-511-07756-4
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0-511-55609-8
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0-511-07599-5
Content:
The biological diversity of our planet is being depleted due to the direct and indirect consequences of human activity. As the size of animal and plant populations decrease, loss of genetic diversity reduces their ability to adapt to changes in the environment, with inbreeding depression an inevitable consequence for many species. This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the importance of genetic studies in conservation. The text is presented in an easy-to-follow format with main points and terms clearly highlighted. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary, which, together with worked examples and problems and answers, emphasise the key principles covered. Text boxes containing interesting case studies and other additional information enrich the content throughout, and over 100 beautiful pen and ink portraits of endangered species help bring the material to life.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Preliminaries; Contents; Preface; Copyright acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Genetics and extinction; Chapter 3 Genetic diversity; Chapter 4 Characterizing genetic diversity: single loci; Chapter 5 Characterizing genetic diversity: quantitative variation; Chapter 6 Evolution in large populations.; Chapter 7 Evolution in large populations.; Chapter 8 Evolution in small populations; Chapter 9 Maintenance of genetic diversity; Chapter 10 Loss of genetic diversity in small populations; Chapter 11 Inbreeding; Chapter 12 Inbreeding depression; Chapter 13 Population fragmentation
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Chapter 14 Genetically viable populationsChapter 15 Resolving taxonomic uncertainties and defining management units; Chapter 16 Genetics and the management of wild populations; Chapter 17 Genetic management of captive populations; Chapter 18 Genetic management for reintroduction; Chapter 19 Use of molecular genetics in forensics and to understand species biology; Chapter 20 The broader context: population viability analysis (PVA); Answers to problems; References; Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-63985-9
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-63014-2
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511808999
