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Inbreeding and reproduction in endangered ungulates: preservation of genetic variation through the Organization of Genetic Resource Banks.
Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene - 1 Oct 2006
Roldan E R S, Gomendio M, Garde J J, Espeso G, Ledda S, Berlinguer F, del Olmo A, Soler A J, Arregui L, Crespo C, González R
Abstract excerpt
There is a constant increase in the number of species suffering marked reductions in population size. This reduction in size and the lack of genetic flow may lead to a decrease in genetic variability and to matings between close relatives (i.e. inbreeding) with an ensuing reduction in fitness. It is thus important to understand the mechanism underlying the deleterious effects of inbreeding and to develop...
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