Richard Frankham (Sydney Macquarie University), Jonathan D. Ballou (Washingto Smithsonian National Zoological Park, David A. Briscoe (Sydney Macquarie University)

A Primer of Conservation Genetics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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 additional support.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 236
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 464g
• ISBN-13: 9780521538275
• ISBN-10: 0521538270
• Artikelnr.: 21615476

Autorenporträt

Dick Frankham is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Take home messages
1. Introduction
2. Genetic diversity
3. Evolutionary genetics of natural populations
4. Genetic consequences of small population size
5. Genetics and extinction
6. Resolving taxonomic uncertainties and defining management units
7. Genetic management of endangered species in the wild
8. Captive breeding and reintroduction
9. Molecular genetics in forensics and understanding species biology
Final messages
Glossary
Sources and copyright acknowledgements
Index.