Genetic Diversity and Erosion in Plants: Indicators and Prevention

by Mulkh-Raj Ahuja and Shri Mohan Jain

Book Overview

Genetic erosion is the loss of genetic diversity within a species. It can happen very quickly, due to catastrophic events, or changes in land use leading to habitat loss. But it can also occur more gradually and remain unnoticed for a long time. One of the main causes of genetic erosion is the replacement of local varieties by modern varieties. Other causes include environmental degradation, urbanization, and land clearing through deforestation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319352601
• ISBN13: 9783319352602
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"