Article
Using genome-wide information to minimize the loss of diversity in conservation programmes.
Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift fur Tierzuchtung und Zuchtungsbiologie - 1 Dec 2011
de Cara M A R, Fernández J, Toro M A, Villanueva B
Abstract excerpt
We study here the effect of using genome-wide marker data versus genealogical data in population management for the maintenance of diversity in conservation schemes using optimal contributions. We re-examine the benefits of using molecular data for different population and genome sizes and compare different management strategies according to the group of individuals where we take decisions (parents or offspring)....
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