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| Conservation genetics | 4/4 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_genetics | reference | science, encyclopedia | 2026-05-05T14:17:48.005569+00:00 | kb-cron |
Phylogenetic classification of species, subspecies, geographic races, and populations, and measures of phylogenetic diversity and uniqueness. Identifying hybrid species, hybridization in natural populations, and assessing the history and extent of introgression between species. Population genetic structure of natural and managed populations, including identification of Evolutionary Significant Units (ESUs) and management units for conservation. Assessing genetic variation within a species or population, including small or endangered populations, and estimates such as effective population size (Ne). Measuring the impact of inbreeding and outbreeding depression, and the relationship between heterozygosity and measures of fitness (see Fisher's fundamental theorem of natural selection). Evidence of disrupted mate choice and reproductive strategy in disturbed populations. Forensic applications, especially for the control of trade in endangered species. Practical methods for monitoring and maximizing genetic diversity during captive breeding programs and re-introduction schemes, including mathematical models and case studies. Conservation issues related to the introduction of genetically modified organisms. The interaction between environmental contaminants and the biology and health of an organism, including changes in mutation rates and adaptation to local changes in the environment (e.g. industrial melanism). New techniques for noninvasive genotyping, see noninvasive genotyping for conservation. Monitor genetic variability in populations and assess genes of fitness amongst organism populations.
== See also == Animal genetic resources Forest genetic resources The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
== Notes ==
== References == Avise, John C; Hamrick James L, eds. (1996-01-31). Conservation Genetics. Springer. ISBN 978-0-412-05581-2. Frankham, Richard (1995). "Conservation Genetics". Annual Review of Genetics. 29 (1995): 305–27. doi:10.1146/annurev.ge.29.120195.001513. PMID 8825477. Frankham, Richard (August 2003). "Genetics and conservation biology". Comptes Rendus. Biologies. 326 (S1): 22–29. doi:10.1016/S1631-0691(03)00023-4. PMID 14558445. Allendorf, Fred W.; Luikart, Gordon (2006). Conservation and the Genetics of Populations. Wiley. ISBN 978-1-4051-2145-3.
== External links == What is Conservation Genetics? Science Genetics Blackwell - synergy UTM Departments UWYO PNAS Science ESF