Genetics, demography and viability of fragmented populations
By: edited by Andrew G. Young, Geoffrey M. Clarke
Contributors: Young, Andrew G. 1965-; Clarke, Geoffrey M. 1960-; Natural Heritage Trust; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (Australia); Zoological Society of London
Series: Conservation biology -- 4; Conservation biology series (Cambridge, England) -- 4
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 438
Subjects: Fragmented landscapes; Population biology; Conservation biology
Description: "This book provides a detailed introduction to the genetic and demographic issues relevant to the conservation of fragmented populations such as demographic stochasticity, genetic erosion, inbreeding, metapopulation biology, and population viability analysis. The volume presents case studies on animals and plants, which illustrate a variety of approaches to examining long-term population viability. Some of the approaches include the application of molecular genetic markers, the investigation of reproductive biology, and the combination of demographic monitoring and modeling." (Publisher's Web page).
Notes: "Natural Heritage Trust, CSIRO, The Zoological Society of London."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [367]-421) and index