Genetic resources of neotropical fishes. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alexandre W.S. Hilsdorf, Eric M. Hallerman.
• Authors: Hilsdorf, Alexandre W. S; Hallerman, Eric M
• Contents: Acknowledges -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Genetic Resources: What are genetic resources and their importance for food production? -- 1.1. About biological diversity -- 1.2. What are biological resources, genetic resources, and genetic heritage? -- 1.3. Genetic resources and food production -- 1.4. Animal genetic resources -- 1.5. Genetic resources of freshwater fishes in the world -- 1.6. Genetic resources for aquaculture species -- 1.7. Biogeography of fishes globally -- 1.8. Biogeography of fishes in the Neotropical region -- 1.9. Fish genetic resources in the Neotropical countries -- 1.10. Threats to FiGR -- 1.10.1. Damming -- 1.10.2. Fish introductions and hybridizations -- 2. Characterization of Genetic Resources -- 2.1. The genetic structure of populations -- 2.2. Population and stock concepts for FiGR management -- 2.3. Genetic variation and its importance for FiGR -- 2.4. Genetic markers used in the characterization of fish populations -- 2.5. Evolution in use of population-based genetic markers studies of Neotropical fishes -- 2.5.1. Allozyme Markers -- 2.5.2. Mitochondrial DNA-based Markers -- 2.5.3. RAPD (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA) -- 2.5.4. Minisatellites and microsatellites -- 2.5.5. Single Nucleotides Polymorphism -- 3. Genetic Resources of Freshwater Neotropical Fishes -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Biologically defined units for management of aquatic organisms -- 3.3. Genetic evaluation of Neotropical fishes -- 3.4. Summary and Prospects -- 4. Prospective Views and Recommendations -- 4.1. Explore and exploit quantitative variation in native Neotropical species for aquaculture -- 4.2. Programmatic survey population genetic variation of critical species -- 4.2.1. Phylogenetic characterization of all lineages -- 4.2.2. Range-wide characterization of population genetic differentiation -- 4.2.3. Application to management -- 4.3. Recommended future work -- 4.3.1. Landscape genetic assessment of genetic variation -- 4.3.2. Seeking adaptation-related genetic variation -- 4.3.3. Landscape genomics -- 4.3.4. Genetically cognizant hatchery-based fishery supplementation -- About the Authors -- Glossary -- Index.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiii, 254 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 597.098; Life sciences; Fishes -- Latin America -- Genetics; NATURE -- Animals -- Fish; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Ichthyology & Herpetology; Fishes -- Genetics; Life Sciences; Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management; Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Conservation Biology/Ecology; Animal Genetics and Genomics; Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Nature -- Environmental Conservation & Protection; Science -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- General; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Conservation of the environment; Animal reproduction; Wildlife management; Aquatic biology; Conservation biology; Animal genetics; Science -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Ichthyology; Conservation of wildlife & habitats; Latin America; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319558387; 3319558382
• Related ISBNs: 9783319558363; 3319558366
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 21, 2017).
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