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Preface.. Take-home messages.. Acknowledgments.. Chapter 1 Introduction.. The 'sixth extinction'.. Why conserve biodiversity?.. Endangered and extinct species.. What is a threatened species?.. What causes extinctions?.. What is conservation genetics?.. Suggested further reading.. Chapter 2 Genetic diversity.. Importance of genetic diversity.. What is genetic diversity?.. Measuring genetic diversity.. Hardy--Weinberg equilibrium.. Extent of genetic diversity.. Low genetic diversity in threatened species.. What components of genetic diversity determine the ability to evolve?.. Suggested further reading.. Chapter 3 Evolutionary genetics of natural populations.. Factors controlling the evolution of populations.. Origin and regeneration of genetic diversity.. Mutation.. Migration and gene flow.. Selection and adaptation.. Genotype × environment interaction.. Mutation--selection balance.. Suggested further reading.. Chapter 4 Genetic consequences of small population size.. Importance of small populations in conservation biology.. Loss of genetic diversity.. Chance effects and genetic drift.. genetic drift.. Effects of sustained population size restrictions on genetic Diversity.. Inbreeding.. Inbreeding in small random mating populations.. Measuring population size.. Population fragmentation.. Selection in small populations.. Suggested further reading.. Chapter 5 Genetics and extinction.. Genetics and the fate of endangered species.. Inbreeding depression.. Measuring inbreeding depression.. Relationship between inbreeding and extinction.. Relationship between loss of genetic diversity and extinction.. Genetically viable populations.. Population viability analysis (PVA.. Suggested further reading.. Chapter 6 Resolving taxonomic uncertainties and defining management units.. Importance of accurate taxonomy in conservation biology.. What is a species?.. Sub-species.. How do species arise?

Use of genetic analyses in delineating species.. Genetic distance.. Constructing phylogenetic trees.. Outbreeding depression.. Defining management units within species.. Suggested further reading.. Chapter 7 Genetic management of endangered species in the wild.. Genetic issues in endangered populations.. Increasing population size.. Diagnosing genetic problems.. Recovering small inbred populations with low genetic diversity.. Genetic management of fragmented populations.. Genetic issues in reserve design.. Introgression and hybridization.. Impacts of harvesting.. Genetic management of species that are not outbreeding diploids.. Evaluating recovery strategies.. Supplemental breeding and assisted reproductive technologies.. Suggested further reading.. Chapter 8 Captive breeding and reintroduction.. Why captive breed?.. Stages in captive breeding and reintroduction.. Founding captive populations.. Growth of captive populations.. Genetic management during the maintenance phase.. Ex situ conservation of plants.. Management of inherited diseases.. Reintroductions.. Case studies in captive breeding and reintroduction.. Suggested further reading.. Chapter 9 Molecular genetics in forensics and understanding species biology.. Forensics: detecting illegal hunting and collecting.. Understanding species' biology is critical to its conservation.. Gene trees and coalescence.. Population size and demographic history.. Gene flow and population structure.. Reintroduction and translocation.. Breeding systems, parentage, founder relationships and sexing.. Disease.. Diet.. Suggested further reading.. Final messages.. Glossary.. Sources and copyright acknowledgments.. Index

Intended for those with a limited background in genetic studies, this concise, entry-level text in conservation genetics is presented in a user-friendly format, with main points clearly highlighted. Solved problems are provided throughout to help illustrate key equations, although a basic knowledge of Mendelian genetics and simple statistics is assumed. A glossary and suggestions for further reading provide additional support for the reader. Numerous pen-and-ink portraits of endangered species bring the material to life. Also available: Introduction to Conservation Genetics "...balance[s] student need for clarity and brevity with the requirements of conservation professionals for detailed applications. Inglés