The genetic structure of metapopulations and conservation biology.

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serval:BIB_AE08ACC63D00
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
The genetic structure of metapopulations and conservation biology.
Journal
EXS
Author(s)
Gliddon C., Goudet J.
ISSN
1023-294X[print], 1023-294X[linking]
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1994
Volume
68
Pages
107-114
Language
english
Abstract
A range of models describing metapopulations is surveyed and their implications for conservation biology are described. An overview of the use of both population genetic elements and demographic theory in metapopulation models is given. It would appear that most of the current models suffer from either the use of over-simplified demography or the avoidance of selectively important genetic factors. The scale for which predictions are made by the various models is often obscure. A conceptual framework for describing metapopulations by utilising the concept of fitness of local populations is provided and some examples are given. The expectation that any general theory, such as that of metapopulations, can make useful predictions for particular problems of conservation is examined and compared with the prevailing 'state of the art' recommendations.
Keywords
Animals, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Genetic Variation, Genetics, Population, Inbreeding, Models, Genetic, Plants/genetics
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Web of science
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