Genetics, Demography and Viability of Fragmented Populations (Hardcover)

Habitat fragmentation is one of the most ubiquitous and serious environmental threats confronting the long-term survival of plant and animal species worldwide. As species become restricted to remnant habitats, effective management for long-term conservation requires a quantitative understanding of the genetic and demographic effects of habitat fragmentation, and the implications for population viability. This book provides a detailed introduction to the genetic and demographic issues relevant to the conservation of fragmented populations such as demographic stochasticity, genetic erosion, inbreeding, metapopulation biology, and population viability analysis. The volume presents case studies on animals and plants, which illustrate a variety of approaches to examining long-term population viability. Some of the approaches include the application of molecular genetic markers, the investigation of reproductive biology, and the combination of demographic monitoring and modeling.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Conservation Biology
Release date:	October 2000
First published:	2000
Editors:	Andrew G. Young • Geoffrey M. Clarke
Dimensions:	236 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	460
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-78207-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Genetics (non-medical) > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-78207-4
Barcode:	9780521782074

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