Adaptation and Fitness in Animal Populations: Evolutionary and Breeding Perspectives on Genetic Resource Management

by Cedric Gondro, Hans-Ulrich Graser, Richard Frankham

Book Overview

Fitness and adaptation are fundamental characteristics of plant and animal species, enabling them to survive in their environment and to adapt to the inevitable changes in this environment. This is true for both the genetic resources of natural ecosystems as well as those used in agricultural production.

Extensive genetic variation exists between varieties/breeds in a species and amongst individuals within breeds. This variation has developed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402090048
• ISBN13: 9781402090042
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"