Biodiversity Conservation : A Genetic Approach/S.
Biswas. Jaipur, Oxford Book Company, 2007, viii, 348 p., tables, ISBN
81-89473-01-8.
Biodiversity Conservation : A Genetic Approach/S.
Biswas. Jaipur, Oxford Book Company, 2007, viii, 348 p., tables, ISBN
81-89473-01-8.
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Genetics and extinction. 3. Genetic diversity. 4. Characterising genetic diversity: single Loci. 5. Characterising genetic diversity: quantitative variation. 6. Evolution in large populations: natural selection and adaptation. 7. Evolution in large populations: mutation, migration and their interactions with election. 8. Evolution in small populations. 9. Maintenance of genetic diversity. 10. Loss of genetic diversity in small populations. Index.
"Fast and indiscriminate exploitation of nature and living world by human beings for their benefits have resulted in extinction of many species and many others are on the brink of extinction. Moreover, environmental changes have also contributed a great lot to this situation. Maintenance of genetic diversity as well as prevention of loss of genetic diversity by genetic management of small and large populations are being done through techniques of conservation genetics.
This sincere attempt to encompass latest developments concerning conservation genetics is of utmost importance to students, teachers, researchers and general readers." (jacket)