[PDF] The Use Of Molecular Genetics In The Formulation Of Conservation Strategies For Lepidoptera eBook

Author : Thomas Bates Smith
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 41,26 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 019509526X

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Molecular techniques are proving invaluable in determining the phylogenetic status of potentially endangered species, for investigating mechanisms of speciation, and for measuring the genetic structure of populations. It is increasingly important for ecologists and evolutionary and conservation biologists to understand and use such molecular techniques, but most workers in these areas have not been trained in molecular biology. This book lays out the principles and basic techniques for the molecular tools appropriate for addressing issues in conservation, and it presents case studies showing how these tools have been used successfully in conservation biology. Examples include the genetic analysis of population structure, various uses of DNA in conservation genetics, and estimation of migration parameters from genetic data. Wildlife managers, as well as researchers in these areas, will find this a valuable book.

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Page : 762 pages
File Size : 25,79 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Dissertations, Academic
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Theses on any subject submitted by the academic libraries in the UK and Ireland.

Author : Marian R. Goldsmith
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 26,31 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420060201

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Numerous and charismatic, the Lepidoptera is one of the most widely studied groups of invertebrates. Advances in molecular tools and genomic techniques have reduced the need for large sizes and mass-rearing, and lepidopteran model systems are increasingly used to illuminate broad-based experimental questions as well as those peculiar to butterflies. Putting the spotlight on the second most numerous order of insects living today, this book provides a summary of cutting-edge studies of the Lepidoptera as an organism in and of itself and as model systems. Leading researchers discuss symbiosis, genomes, sex determination, natural products, ecophysiology, sensory systems, pest control, the sterile insect technique, immunity, and evolution development. Understanding the biology and genetics of butterflies and moths may lead to new species-selective methods of control, saving billions of dollars in pesticide use and protecting environmental and human health, making the sections on pest control and the sterile insect technique extremely important.

Author : Marjorie A. Hoy
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 24,78 MB
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1483293718

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Developed as an introduction to new molecular genetic techniques, Insect Molecular Genetics also provides literature, terminology, and additional sources of information to students, researchers, and professional entomologists. Although most molecular genetics studies have employed Drosophila, this book applies the same techniques to other insects, including pest insects of economic importance. As a text, as a reference, as a primer, and as a review of a vast and growing literature, Insect Molecular Genetics is a valuable addition to the libraries of entomologists, geneticists, and molecular biologists. Features offered by this unique reference source: Detailed illustrations Suggested readings at the end of each chapter Glossary of molecular genetic terms

Author : Graham Rowe
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 19,22 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0198716990

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Revised edition of: Introduction to molecular ecology / Trevor J. C. Beebee, Graham Rowe. 2008. 2nd ed.

Author : Alain Roques
Publisher : Springer
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 30,21 MB
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401793409

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Because of its peculiar biology, its negative impacts on forestry, and its urticating larvae affecting human and animal health, pine processionary moth has largely been studied in many European countries during the last century. However, knowledge remained scattered and no synthesis has ever been published. Since the IPCC retained the moth as one of the two insect indicators of climate change because of its expansion with warming up, filling this gap became increasingly important. Led by INRA, this book associates 101 authors from 22 countries of Europe, Minor Asia and North Africa, combining all the concerned research fields (entomology, ecology, genetics, mathematical modelling, medical and veterinary science, pest management) in a multidisciplinary approach to understand and model the processes underlying past, present and future moth expansion and to propose adapted management methods. Besides, the major biological patterns of the related processionary species are also detailed.