Article
Mixing gene pools to prevent inbreeding issues in translocated populations of clonal species.
Molecular ecology - 1 Jun 2021
Van Rossum Fabienne, Le Pajolec Sarah
Abstract excerpt
Assisted gene flow by plant translocations is increasingly implemented for restoring populations of critically endangered species. The success in restoring genetically healthy populations may depend on translocation design, in particular the choice of the source populations. Highly clonal populations may show low genetic diversity despite large census sizes, and disrupted and geitonogamous pollination may result...
Topics
- Gene Flow
- Gene Pool
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Inbreeding
- Pollination
