Genetics, demography, and viability of fragmented populations /
[Book]
edited by Andrew G. Young and Geoffrey M. Clarke.
New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2000.
xviii, 438 pages :
illustrations, maps ;
24 cm
Conservation biology ;
4
Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-421).
"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).