Conservation genetics: Applying evolutionary concepts to the conservation of biological diversity

Authors

  • Armando Caballero Rúa University of Vigo (Spain).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7203/metode.78.2452

Keywords:

genetic drift, inbreeding, extinction vortex, effective population size

Abstract

Greater understanding of the forces driving evolutionary change and influencing populations, together with the latest genetic analysis techniques, have helped conserve of biodiversity for the last twenty years. This new application of genetics is called conservation genetics.

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Author Biography

Armando Caballero Rúa, University of Vigo (Spain).

Full Professor of Genetics at the University of Vigo (Spain).

References

Allendorf, F. W.; Luikart, G. and S. N. Aitken, 2013. Conservation and the Genetics of Populations. 2nd edition. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. Malden, USA.

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Toro, M. A., Fernández J. and A. Caballero, 2009. «Molecular Characterization of Breeds and Its Use in Conservation». Livestock Science, 120: 174-195. DOI: <10.1016/j.livsci.2008.07.003>.

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Published

2014-06-01

How to Cite

Caballero Rúa, A. (2014). Conservation genetics: Applying evolutionary concepts to the conservation of biological diversity. Metode Science Studies Journal, (4), 73–77. https://doi.org/10.7203/metode.78.2452
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The spirit of science (2014)

Section

In light of evolution. Making sense of biotech applications

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