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Genetic stock identification of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) populations in the southern part of the European range.
BMC genetics - 29 Apr 2010
Griffiths Andrew M, Machado-Schiaffino Gonzalo, Dillane Eileen, Coughlan Jamie, Horreo Jose L, Bowkett Andrew E, Minting Peter, Toms Simon, Roche Willie, Gargan Paddy, McGinnity Philip, Cross Tom, Bright Dylan, Garcia-Vazquez Eva, Stevens Jamie R
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BACKGROUND: Anadromous migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) have significant economic, cultural and ecological importance, but present a complex case for management and conservation due to the range of their migration. Atlantic salmon exist in rivers across the North Atlantic, returning to their river of birth with a high degree of accuracy; however, despite continuing efforts and...
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