Experimental Test of Genetic Rescue in Isolated Populations of Brook Trout

Translocations are an important aspect of the management of natural populations in an increasingly fragmented landscape. Maintaining connectivity and gene flow is beneficial for both contemporary fitness and adaptive potential in the face of environmental change. Genetic rescue (GR) can alleviate in...

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Main Author: Robinson, Zachary L
Format: Others
Published: ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst 2015
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Online Access:https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/241
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1272&context=masters_theses_2