Conservation Genetics In The Age Of Genomics

Author : George Amato,Rob DeSalle,Oliver A. Ryder,Howard C. Rosenbaum
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231502313

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Conservation Genetics in the Age of Genomics by George Amato,Rob DeSalle,Oliver A. Ryder,Howard C. Rosenbaum Pdf

Genome sequencing enables scientists to study genes over time and to test the genetic variability of any form of life, from bacteria to mammals. Thanks to advances in molecular genetics, scientists can now determine an animal's degree of inbreeding or compare genetic variation of a captive species to wild or natural populations. Mapping an organism's genetic makeup recasts such terms as biodiversity and species and enables the conservation of rare or threatened species, populations, and genes. By introducing a new paradigm for studying and preserving life at a variety of levels, genomics offers solutions to previously intractable problems in understanding the biology of complex organisms and creates new tools for preserving the patterns and processes of life on this planet. Featuring a number of high-profile researchers, this volume introduces the use of molecular genetics in conservation biology and provides a historical perspective on the opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies. It discusses zoo-, museum-, and herbarium-based biological collections, which have expanded over the past decade, and covers the promises and problems of genomic and reproductive technology. The collection concludes with the philosophical and legal issues of conservation genetics and their potential effects on public policy.

Author : Fred W. Allendorf,W. Chris Funk,Sally N. Aitken,Margaret Byrne,Gordon Luikart
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198856566

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Conservation and the Genomics of Populations by Fred W. Allendorf,W. Chris Funk,Sally N. Aitken,Margaret Byrne,Gordon Luikart Pdf

The relentless loss of biodiversity is among the greatest problems facing the world today. The third edition of this established textbook provides an updated and comprehensive overview of the essential background, concepts, and tools required to understand how genetics can be used to conservespecies, reduce threat of extinction, and manage species of ecological or commercial importance. This edition is thoroughly revised to reflect the major contribution of genomics to conservation of populations and species. It includes two new chapters: "Genetic Monitoring" and a final "ConservationGenetics in Practice" chapter that addresses the role of science and policy in conservation genetics.New genomic techniques and statistical analyses are crucial tools for the conservation geneticist. This accessible and authoritative textbook provides an essential toolkit grounded in population genetics theory, coupled with basic and applied research examples from plants, animals, and microbes. Thebook examines genetic and phenotypic variation in natural populations, the principles and mechanisms of evolutionary change, evolutionary response to anthropogenic change, and applications in conservation and management.Conservation and the Genomics of Populations helps demystify genetics and genomics for conservation practitioners and early career scientists, so that population genetic theory and new genomic data can help raise the bar in conserving biodiversity in the most critical 20 year period in the historyof life on Earth. It is aimed at a global market of applied population geneticists, conservation practitioners, and natural resource managers working for wildlife and habitat management agencies. It will be of particular relevance and use to upper undergraduate and graduate students taking coursesin conservation biology, conservation genetics, and wildlife management.

Author : Richard Frankham,David A. Briscoe,Jonathan D. Ballou
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002-03-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521639859

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Introduction to Conservation Genetics by Richard Frankham,David A. Briscoe,Jonathan D. Ballou Pdf

Genetic diversity, biodiversity, population management.

Author : Jacob Höglund
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199214211

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Evolutionary Conservation Genetics by Jacob Höglund Pdf

Conservation genetics focuses on understanding the role of genetic variation for population persistence. This book is about the methods used to study genetic variation in endangered species and whether genetic variation matters in the extinction of species.

Author : Fred W. Allendorf,Gordon Luikart
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444309058

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Conservation and the Genetics of Populations by Fred W. Allendorf,Gordon Luikart Pdf

Conservation and the Genetics of Populations gives acomprehensive overview of the essential background, concepts, andtools needed to understand how genetic information can be used todevelop conservation plans for species threatened withextinction. Provides a thorough understanding of the genetic basis ofbiological problems in conservation. Uses a balance of data and theory, and basic and appliedresearch, with examples taken from both the animal and plantkingdoms. An associated website contains example data sets and softwareprograms to illustrate population genetic processes and methods ofdata analysis. Discussion questions and problems are included at the end ofeach chapter to aid understanding. Features Guest Boxes written by leading people in the fieldincluding James F. Crow, Nancy FitzSimmons, Robert C. Lacy, MichaelW. Nachman, Michael E. Soule, Andrea Taylor, Loren H. Rieseberg,R.C. Vrijenhoek, Lisette Waits, Robin S. Waples and AndrewYoung. Supplementary information designed to support Conservationand the Genetics of Populations including: Downloadable sample chapter Answers to questions and problems Data sets illustrating problems from the book Data analysis software programs Website links An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Pleasecontact our Higher Education team at ahref="mailto:[email protected]"[email protected]/afor more information.

Author : George Amato,Rob DeSalle,Oliver A. Ryder,Howard C. Rosenbaum
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231128322

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Conservation Genetics in the Age of Genomics by George Amato,Rob DeSalle,Oliver A. Ryder,Howard C. Rosenbaum Pdf

Genome sequencing enables scientists to study genes over time and to test the genetic variability of any form of life, from bacteria to mammals. Thanks to advances in molecular genetics, scientists can now determine an animal's degree of inbreeding or compare genetic variation of a captive species to wild or natural populations. Mapping an organism's genetic makeup recasts such terms as biodiversity and species and enables the conservation of rare or threatened species, populations, and genes. By introducing a new paradigm for studying and preserving life at a variety of levels, genomics offers solutions to previously intractable problems in understanding the biology of complex organisms and creates new tools for preserving the patterns and processes of life on this planet. Featuring a number of high-profile researchers, this volume introduces the use of molecular genetics in conservation biology and provides a historical perspective on the opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies. It discusses zoo-, museum-, and herbarium-based biological collections, which have expanded over the past decade, and covers the promises and problems of genomic and reproductive technology. The collection concludes with the philosophical and legal issues of conservation genetics and their potential effects on public policy.

Author : Thomas B. Smith,Robert K. Wayne
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1996-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195344660

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Molecular Genetic Approaches in Conservation by Thomas B. Smith,Robert K. Wayne Pdf

Molecular techniques are proving invaluable in determining the phylogenetic status of potentially endangered species, for investigating mechanisms of speciation, and for measuring the genetic structure of populations. It is increasingly important for ecologists and evolutionary and conservation biologists to understand and use such molecular techniques, but most workers in these areas have not been trained in molecular biology. This book lays out the principles and basic techniques for the molecular tools appropriate for addressing issues in conservation, and it presents case studies showing how these tools have been used successfully in conservation biology. Examples include the genetic analysis of population structure, various uses of DNA in conservation genetics, and estimation of migration parameters from genetic data. Wildlife managers, as well as researchers in these areas, will find this a valuable book.

Author : Jason Hendon
Publisher : Syrawood Publishing House
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1682865371

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Advances in Conservation Genetics by Jason Hendon Pdf

Conservation genetics falls under the umbrella of population genetics. It helps in understanding causes of extinction and methods to avoid extinction, in order to restore biodiversity. Genetic variability is an important concept of this field as it influences the health and long- term survival of species. Conservation genetics focuses on assessing the genome of species and evaluating the probable causes of extinction. Some of the techniques used in this field are mini satellite, microsatellite, alloenzyme, etc. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and the applications of conservation genetics. It includes contribution of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field.

Author : V. Loeschcke,J. Tomiuk,S.K. Jain
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034885102

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Conservation Genetics by V. Loeschcke,J. Tomiuk,S.K. Jain Pdf

It follows naturally from the widely accepted Darwinian dictum that failures of populations or of species to adapt and to evolve under changing environments will result in their extinction. Population geneti cists have proclaimed a centerstage role in developing conservation biology theory and applications. However, we must critically reexamine what we know and how we can make rational contributions. We ask: Is genetic variation really important for the persistence of species? Has any species become extinct because it ran out of genetic variation or because of inbreeding depression? Are demographic and environmental stochas ticity by far more important for the fate of a population or species than genetic stochasticity (genetic drift and inbreeding)? Is there more to genetics than being a tool for assessing reproductive units and migration rates? Does conventional wisdom on inbreeding and "magic numbers" or rules of thumb on critical effective population sizes (MVP estimators) reflect any useful guidelines in conservation biology? What messages or guidelines from genetics can we reliably provide to those that work with conservation in practice? Is empirical work on numerous threatened habitats and taxa gathering population genetic information that we can use to test these guidelines? These and other questions were raised in the invitation to a symposium on conservation genetics held in May 1993 in pleasant surroundings at an old manor house in southern Jutland, Denmark.

Author : Jacob Höglund
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191550263

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Evolutionary Conservation Genetics by Jacob Höglund Pdf

Conservation genetics focuses on understanding the role and requirement of genetic variation for population persistence. However, considerable debate now surrounds the role of genetic factors (as opposed to non-genetic factors such as habitat destruction etc.) in population extinction, and a comprehensive synthesis is now timely. Can extinction be explained by habitat destruction alone or is lack of genetic variation a part of the explanation? The book thoroughly reviews the arguments for a role of genetics in the present biodiversity crisis. It describes the methods used to study genetic variation in endangered species and examines the influence of genetic variation in the extinction of species. To date, conservation genetics has predominantly utilized neutral genetic markers e.g. microsatellites. However, with the recent advances in molecular genetics and genomics it will soon be possible to study 'direct gene action', following the fate of genetic variation at the level of DNA, through expression, to proteins in order to determine how such phenotypes fare in populations of free living organisms. Evolutionary Conservation Genetics explores these exciting avenues of future research potential, integrating ecological quantitative genetics with the new genome science. It is now more important than ever that we ask relevant questions about the evolutionary fate of endangered populations throughout the globe and incorporate our knowledge of evolutionary processes and the distribution of genetic diversity into effective conservation planning and action.

Author : Richard Frankham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Germplasm resources
ISBN : 1139187651

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Introduction to Conservation Genetics by Richard Frankham Pdf

Author : Giorgio Bertorelle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521866309

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Population Genetics for Animal Conservation by Giorgio Bertorelle Pdf

Illustrates the power and utility of the synergy between population genetics and conservation biology in animal conservation.

Author : Maria Saura,Francesca Bertolini,Christos Palaiokostas
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889662494

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Genetic Variability in Conservation and Selection Programs in the Post-Genomics Era by Maria Saura,Francesca Bertolini,Christos Palaiokostas Pdf

This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.

Author : Laura Landweber,Andrew Dobson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999-07-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691009716

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Genetics and the Extinction of Species by Laura Landweber,Andrew Dobson Pdf

In this collection, a team of leading biologists demonstrates why the burgeoning field of conservation biology must continue to rely on the insights of population genetics if we are to preserve the diversity of living species.

Author : Alan R. Templeton
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123860262

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Human Population Genetics and Genomics by Alan R. Templeton Pdf

Human Population Genetics and Genomics provides researchers/students with knowledge on population genetics and relevant statistical approaches to help them become more effective users of modern genetic, genomic and statistical tools. In-depth chapters offer thorough discussions of systems of mating, genetic drift, gene flow and subdivided populations, human population history, genotype and phenotype, detecting selection, units and targets of natural selection, adaptation to temporally and spatially variable environments, selection in age-structured populations, and genomics and society. As human genetics and genomics research often employs tools and approaches derived from population genetics, this book helps users understand the basic principles of these tools. In addition, studies often employ statistical approaches and analysis, so an understanding of basic statistical theory is also needed. Comprehensively explains the use of population genetics and genomics in medical applications and research Discusses the relevance of population genetics and genomics to major social issues, including race and the dangers of modern eugenics proposals Provides an overview of how population genetics and genomics helps us understand where we came from as a species and how we evolved into who we are now