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How closely does genetic diversity in finite populations conform to predictions of neutral theory? Large deficits in regions of low recombination.

Heredity - 1 Mar 2012

Frankham R

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Levels of genetic diversity in finite populations are crucial in conservation and evolutionary biology. Genetic diversity is required for populations to evolve and its loss is related to inbreeding in random mating populations, and thus to reduced population fitness and increased extinction risk. Neutral theory is widely used to predict levels of genetic diversity. I review levels of genetic diversity in finite...

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PMID: 21878983
DOI: 10.1038/hdy.2011.66
PMCID: PMC3282390

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