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Topic: Conservation (genetics)

	What is Conservation Genetics? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Conservation genetics is a mixture of ecology, molecular biology, population genetics, mathematical modeling and evolutionary systematics (the construction of family relationships).
		Genetic diversity is a measure of the possible choices of information provided by a gene.
		If genetic diversity is very low, none of the individuals in a population may have the characteristics needed to cope with the new environmental conditions.
	learn.genetics.utah.edu /units/basics/conservation/whatisit.cfm (418 words)

	Conservation (genetics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Residues conserved among various G protein coupled receptors are highlighted in green.
		Conservation is a high degree of similarity in the primary or higher structure of homologous proteins amongst various phyla.
		A mutation in a highly conserved region leads to a non-viable life form, or a form that is eliminated through natural selection.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conservation_(genetics) (148 words)

	Conservation Genetics
		Conservation biology is a rapidly growing discipline of cology and evolutionary biology.
		In many ways the issues surrounding the conservation of endangered or threatened species have rejuvenated aspects of population genetics and systematics that were often viewed as "academic." Indeed, may aspects of conservation biology can be view as "applied" ecology and evolutionary biology.
		Since conserving endangered species is inherently a "genetic" endeavor, to the extent that we recognize species as discrete reservoirs of historically unique genetic material, the molecular approaches are very useful.
	biomed.brown.edu /Courses/BIO48/28.ConGen.HTML (1800 words)

	Conservation Genetics
		The symposium, "Conservation Genetics in the Age of Genomics," was sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation and the Wildlife Conservation Society.
		Genetics also were useful—along with standard field work—in her study of the nesting patterns of cowbirds, brood parasites that lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species.
		Genetically modified (also known as "transgenic") organisms have had genes—sometimes from other species—inserted into their chromosones to promote certain traits, like rapid growth or resistance to pesticides.
	cbc.amnh.org /center/cbcnews/con-gen.html (1751 words)

	Conservation genetics
		Conservation genetics as a distinct discipline became prominent in the early 1980s (Schonewald-Cox et al., 1983; see Falk and Holsinger, 1991 and Ellstrand and Elam, 1993 for plant-based perspectives).
		Genetic data are increasingly important in assessing the degree of connectedness between populations -- gene flow is critically important to the maintenance of genetic diversity and to the probability of persistence in metapopulations.
		Genetics may sometimes be very useful in setting conservation priorities, or at least in highlighting patterns and issues.
	www.uwyo.edu /dbmcd/molmark/lect11/lect11.html (3931 words)

	Conservation Genetics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The science of Genetics is the study of inheritance and the investigation of the genes responsible for inherited traits.
		Conservation in the past has been addressed from a mathematical, evolutionary, or taxonomic point of view.
		Genetic studies supply conservation scientists and ecological managers with new insights into the extent of diversity among the individuals in a population.
	learn.genetics.utah.edu /units/basics/conservation (171 words)

	IUFRO: 2.04.01 - Population, ecological and conservation genetics / 2.04.00 - Genetics / 2.00.00 - Physiology and ...
		IUFRO: 2.04.01 - Population, ecological and conservation genetics / 2.04.00 - Genetics / 2.00.00 - Physiology and Genetics
		This Working Party draws together those interested in research on the genetics of forest tree populations especially in relation to ecological and climatic influences.
		Genetic conservation is a prime focus; this interest includes research on genetic diversity as affected by environmental impact, environmental change and forest management, leading to implications for forestry practice.
	www.iufro.org /science/divisions/division-2/20000/20400/20401 (79 words)

	Conservation Genetics
		Conservation Genetics promotes the conservation of genetic diversity by providing a forum where data and ideas can be presented, facilitating the further development of this field of study.
		Population genetic structure of natural and managed populations including the identification of 'evolutionary significant units' and 'management units' for conservation, and integration with studies in large-scale ecology (e.g.
		Phylogenetics, population structure and genetic diversity of the endangered southern brown bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus) in south-eastern Australia
	www.environmental-expert.com /magazine/springer/coge/index.asp (609 words)

	Conservation genetics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Conservation genetics is a science that aims to apply genetic methods to deal with the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biodiversity.
		Researchers involved in conservation genetics come from a variety of fields including population genetics, molecular ecology and biology, evolutionary biology, and systematics.
		Conservation issues related to the introduction of genetically modified organisms.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conservation_genetics (294 words)

	Conservation genetics-Key text
		The first is largely concerned with genetic problems that may arise in small populations (Box 2: The problem of small populations).
		One of the principles of genetics is that the similarity between the DNA – the basic genetic material – of two individuals will depend on how closely related they are.
		The only way to determine their origin was to compare their genetic make-up with that of the Kangaroo Island population, so this was what conservation biologists at the Cooperative Research Centre for Marsupial Conservation and Management did (Box 3: Molecular detectives at work).
	www.science.org.au /nova/044/044key.htm (744 words)

	USGS National Wetlands Research Center: Conservation Genetics
		Conservation genetics is a relatively new field of biology that attempts to combine the sciences of ecology and genetics.
		Research in this field is producing information that can aid in the preservation of the genetic diversity of plant and animal populations which may be important to the ability of species to adapt to environmental change.
		In forestry, conservation geneticists are interested in the distribution of genetic variation among and within forest stands, gene exchange among stands, and the preservation of natural and cultivated forest populations as genetic resources for future use.
	www.nwrc.usgs.gov /about/feb/genetics.htm (172 words)

	Introduction to Conservation Genetics
		The biological diversity of the planet is being rapidly depleted due to the direct and indirect consequences of human activity.
		As the size of animal and plant populations decreases, loss of genetic diversity reduces their ability to adapt to changes in the environment, with inbreeding and reduced fitness inevitable consequence for many species.
		Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying conservation, this book will also be equally useful to practicing conservation biologists and wildlife managers needing an accessible introduction to this important field.
	consgen.mq.edu.au (217 words)

	Inquiries into Conservation Genetics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Biology Inquiry - Conservation Genetics is a fourth-year undergraduate course taught as self-study, problem-based learning.
		Conservation and Population Genetics of the Beluga Whales
		Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources: Consequences for Wild Populations
	www.science.mcmaster.ca /biology/CBCN/genetics (179 words)

	CGC Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Rocky Mountain Center for Conservation Genetics and Systematics was officially opened in June 2003, following a joint initiative by the University of Denver and the U.S. Geological Survey.
		It is dedicated to the application of genetic theory and techniques to the conservation of biological diversity and to the investigation of phylogenetic relationships.
		As such, the Center also facilitates the training of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students in techniques vital to conservation genetics and systematics work, including molecular genetics, evolution, bioinformatics, and biotechnology.
	consgen.cr.usgs.gov (154 words)

	Conservation genetics
		Plant and animal conservation is needed because species are rapidly going extinct and many others are threatened and endangered.
		is dependent in part on the existence of genetic variation and its distribution within and among populations.
		Population genetic studies can supply conservation scientists and ecological managers with information on the extent of genetic diversity and gene flow.
	www.cac.keatech.com /~anthony/page2.html (239 words)

	Subject Guide: Conservation Genetics \| Mansfield Library \| The University of Montana-Missoula
		Conservation Genetics & Genetic Variation in natural populations of animals, plants, and microbes.
		Specialized Journals with articles on conservation genetics topics (UM browsing examples):
		American Naturalist; Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics; Annual Review of Genetics; Biological Conservation; Biodiversity and Conservation; Conservation Biology; Conservation Genetics; Conservation Ecology; Ecological Applications; Ecology; Evolution; Evolutionary Biology; Genetics; Heredity; Journal of Evolutionary Biology; Journal of Heredity; Journal of Zoological Systematics & Evolutionary Research ; Molecular Ecology; Nature Genetics; Trends in Ecology and Evolution
	www.lib.umt.edu /research/guide/lif_conservgen.htm (195 words)

	RBGE: Genetics and Conservation
		The remit of the Genetics and Conservation section is to:
		The work of the section can be divided into two overlapping sub-programmes: The International Conifer Conservation Programme (co-ordinated by Martin Gardner) and the Population Genetics Group (co-ordinated by Pete Hollingsworth).
		Click for the homepages of Pete Hollingsworth and Jane Squirrell, or select one of the links in the left hand menu bar for information on specific population genetics projects.
	www.rbge.org.uk /rbge/web/science/research/conservation/index.jsp (119 words)

	: : centre for plant conservation genetics
		New Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs) which will put SCU at the cutting edge of research technology, began operation at the Lismore campus on Monday 13 November 2006...
		The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics provides research and research services employing advanced technologies in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, gene isolation, biodiversity analysis, biodiscovery, plant breeding, cell and tissue culture and genetic transformation.
		The centre uses a growing portfolio of strategic alliances to conduct contract and collaborative research and development in plant biotechnology.
	www.scu.edu.au /research/cpcg (111 words)

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