Introduction to Conservation Genetics

R. Frankham, J.D. Ballou, D.A. Briscoe

618 pages, parution le 15/03/2002

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Résumé

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.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements

1. Introduction
2. Genetics and extinction

Part I. Evolutionary Genetics of Natural Populations

3. Genetic diversity
4. Characterizing genetic diversity: single loci
5. Characterizing genetic diversity: quantitative variation
6. Evolution in large populations: natural selection and adaptation
7. Evolution in large populations: mutation, migration and their interactions with selection
8. Evolution in small populations
9. Maintenance of genetic diversity

Part II. Effects of Population Size Reduction

10. Loss of genetic diversity in small populations
11. Inbreeding
12. Inbreeding depression
13. Population fragmentation
14. Genetically viable populations

Part III. From Theory to Practice

15. Resolving taxonomic uncertainties and defining management units
16. Genetics and management of wild populations
17. Genetic management of captive populations
18. Genetic management for reintroduction
19. Use of molecular genetics in forensics and to understand species biology
20. The broader context: Population Viability Analysis (PVA)

Take home messages from this book
Revision problems
Glossary
Answers to problems
References
Index.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	R. Frankham, J.D. Ballou, D.A. Briscoe
Parution	15/03/2002
Nb. de pages	618
Format	19 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1439g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521639859
ISBN13	978-0-521-63985-9