Introduction to Conservation Genetics and Genomics

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Genetic factors contribute to extinction risk; Section I. Measuring and Characterizing Genetic and Genomic Diversity: 3. Genomic diversity; 4. Characterizing genetic and genomic diversity; 5. Characterizing quantitative genetic variation; Section II. Evolutionary Genetics of Natural Populations: 6. Evolution by natural selection in large populations; 7. Evolutionary impacts of mutation, gene flow, and selection in large populations; 8. Evolutionary consequences of small population sizes; 9. Maintenance of genetic and genomic diversity; Section III. Harmful Impacts of Population Size Reduction and Means to Reverse Them: 10. Inbreeding; 11. Inbreeding depression; 12. Loss of genetic diversity in small populations reduces ability to evolve; 13. Population fragmentation causes inadequate gene flow and increased extinction risk; 14. Genetic rescue resulting from gene flow; Section IV. Management Solutions to Genetic Problems: 15. Delineation of species and management units for conservation purposes; 16. Genetically viable populations; 17. Genetic management of ex situ populations; 18. Genetic management of wild populations; 19. Genetic management of reintroductions and translocations; 20. Modified genetic management for species with diverse mating systems and modes of inheritance; 21. Genetic management to assist species cope with climate change; 22. Genetic management to minimize the adverse impacts of invasive species; 23. Use of molecular genetics and genomics in wildlife forensics and to understand species' biology; 24. Integrating genetic management into the broader conservation context; Take home messages; Credits for figures, graphics, and photos; References; Index.