Conservation and the Genomics of Populations

Biodiversity loss is a major global problem, and this textbook provides an updated overview of how genetics can be used to conserve species and manage their populations. It includes new chapters on genetic monitoring and conservation genetics in practice and covers genetic and phenotypic variation, evolutionary change, and applications in conservation and management. The book is aimed at a global market of applied population geneticists, conservation practitioners, and natural resource managers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 784 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The relentless loss of biodiversity poses one of the most pressing challenges confronting the world today. In response, the third edition of this well-established textbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the essential background, concepts, and tools necessary to understand the role of genetics in conserving species, mitigating the threat of extinction, and managing species of ecological or commercial significance. This edition has undergone a thorough revision to reflect the significant contributions of genomics to the conservation of populations and species. It includes two new chapters: Genetic Monitoring and a final Conservation Genetics in Practice chapter that delves into the role of science and policy in conservation genetics.

New genomic techniques and statistical analyses have become indispensable tools for conservation geneticists. This accessible and authoritative textbook provides a comprehensive toolkit rooted in population genetics theory, complemented by basic and applied research examples from plants, animals, and microbes. The book explores genetic and phenotypic variation within natural populations, the principles and mechanisms of evolutionary change, the evolutionary response to anthropogenic pressures, and their applications in conservation and management.

Conservation and the Genomics of Populations serves as a valuable resource for demystifying genetics and genomics for conservation practitioners and early career scientists. By integrating population genetic theory with new genomic data, it empowers these individuals to enhance their understanding and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity during a critical period in Earth's history. This book is aimed at a global market of applied population geneticists, conservation practitioners, and natural resource managers working for wildlife and habitat management agencies. It will be particularly relevant and useful to upper undergraduate and graduate students pursuing courses in conservation biology, genetics, and environmental science.

Weight: 1822g
Dimension: 196 x 255 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198856566
Edition number: 3 Revised edition