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A unified approach to characterize and conserve adaptive and neutral genetic diversity in subdivided populations.
Genetics research - 16 Dec 2014
Wellmann Robin, Bennewitz Jörn, Meuwissen Theo H E
Abstract excerpt
As extinction of local domestic breeds and of isolated subpopulations of wild species continues, and the resources available for conservation programs are limited, prioritizing subpopulations for conservation is of high importance to halt the erosion of genetic diversity observed in endangered species. Current approaches usually only take neutral genetic diversity into account. However, adaptation of...
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