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Effects of inbreeding on the genetic diversity of populations.
Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences - 29 Jun 2003
Charlesworth Deborah
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The study of variability within species is important to all biologists who use genetic markers. Since the discovery of molecular variability among normal individuals, data have been collected from a wide range of organisms, and it is important to understand the major factors affecting diversity levels and patterns. Comparisons of inbreeding and outcrossing populations can contribute to this understanding, and...
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