Genetic Consequences of Fence Confinement in a Population of White-Tailed Deer

Genetic Consequences of Fence Confinement in a Population of White-Tailed Deer

Fencing wildlife populations can aid wildlife management goals, but potential benefits may not always outweigh costs of confinement. Population isolation can erode genetic diversity and lead to the accumulation of inbreeding, reducing viability and limiting adaptive potential. We used microsatellite...

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Main Authors: Emily K. Latch, Kenneth L. Gee, Stephen L. Webb, Rodney L. Honeycutt, Randy W. DeYoung, Robert A. Gonzales, Stephen Demarais, Ryan Toby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
fence ecology
microsatellite
gene flow
inbreeding
genetic diversity
high tensile electric fence
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/13/3/126

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