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The biological diversity of our planet is being depleted due to the direct and indirect consequences of human activity. As the size of animal and plant populations decrease, loss of genetic diversity reduces their ability to adapt to changes in the environment, with inbreeding depression an inevitable consequence for many species. This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the importance of genetic studies in conservation. The text is presented in an easy-to-follow format with main points and terms clearly highlighted. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary, which, together with worked examples and problems and answers, emphasise the key principles covered. Text boxes containing interesting case studies and other additional information enrich the content throughout, and over 100 beautiful pen and ink portraits of endangered species help bring the material to life.

Germplasm resources. --- Germplasm resources --- Earth & Environmental Sciences --- Ecology --- Gene resources --- Genetic resources --- Germ plasm resources --- Resources, Germplasm --- Breeding --- Genetics --- Natural resources --- Animal population --- plant population --- Biodiversity --- population structure --- population genetics --- taxonomy --- genotype environment interaction --- Molecular genetics --- Resource conservation --- genetic resources --- 574.472 --- 575.17 --- 575.17 Population genetics. Genetic processes in populations --- Population genetics. Genetic processes in populations --- 574.472 Biodiversity --- Ressources génétiques --- Evolution. Phylogeny --- General ecology and biosociology --- VARIATION (GENETICS) --- GENETICS, POPULATION --- INBREEDING --- ANIMALS, ZOO --- ANIMALS, WILD --- GENETICS

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This concise, entry level text provides an introduction to the importance of genetic studies in conservation and presents the essentials of the discipline in an easy-to-follow format, with main points and terms clearly highlighted. The authors assume only a basic knowledge of Mendelian genetics and simple statistics, making the book accessible to those with a limited background in these areas. Connections between conservation genetics and the wider field of conservation biology are interwoven throughout the book. Worked examples are provided throughout to help illustrate key equations and glossary and suggestions for further reading provide additional support for the reader. Many beautiful pen and ink portraits of endangered species are included to enhance the text. Written for short, introductory level courses in genetics, conservation genetics and conservation biology, this book will also be suitable for practising conservation biologists, zoo biologists and wildlife managers.

575 --- 575 General genetics. General cytogenetics. Immunogenetics. Evolution. Speciation. Phylogeny --- General genetics. General cytogenetics. Immunogenetics. Evolution. Speciation. Phylogeny --- Biodiversity --- Conservation biology --- Ecological genetics --- Evolutionary genetics --- Genetics --- #WPLT:ecol --- Biology --- Embryology --- Mendel's law --- Adaptation (Biology) --- Breeding --- Chromosomes --- Heredity --- Mutation (Biology) --- Variation (Biology) --- Genetic evolution --- Evolution (Biology) --- Ecology --- Nature conservation --- Biological diversification --- Biological diversity --- Biotic diversity --- Diversification, Biological --- Diversity, Biological --- Biocomplexity --- Ecological heterogeneity --- Numbers of species --- Ecological genetics. --- Genetics. --- Conservation biology. --- Biodiversity. --- Evolutionary genetics. --- Biological diversity. --- Biologia de la conservació. --- Biodiversitat. --- Genètica evolutiva. --- Evolució (Biologia) --- Genètica --- Diversitat biològica --- Diversitat ecològica --- Biologia --- Heterogeneïtat ecològica --- Conservació de recursos (Biologia) --- Ecologia --- Natura --- Protecció

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"This impressive author team brings the wealth of advances in conservation genetics into the new edition of this introductory text, including new chapters on Population Genomics and Genetic Issues in Introduced and Invasive Species. They continue the strong learning features for students - main points in the margin, chapter summaries, vital support with the mathematics, and further reading - and now guide the reader to software and databases. Many new references reflect the expansion of this field. With examples from mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, plants and invertebrates, this is an ideal introduction to conservation genetics for a broad audience. The text tackles the quantitative aspects of conservation genetics, and has a host of pedagogy to support students learning the numerical side of the subject. Combined with being up-to-date, its user-friendly writing style and a first-class illustration programme, this forms a robust teaching package." --NHBS Environment Bookstore.

Germplasm resources --- Gene resources --- Genetic resources --- Germ plasm resources --- Resources, Germplasm --- Breeding --- Genetics --- Natural resources --- Evolution. Phylogeny --- General ecology and biosociology --- 575.17 --- 575.17 Population genetics. Genetic processes in populations --- Population genetics. Genetic processes in populations