The role of genetics in kakapo recovery / by Bruce C Robertson

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Title

The role of genetics in kakapo recovery / by Bruce C Robertson

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Index New Zealand

Description

Examines the role of genetic research in the recovery program of the critically endangered kakapo. By using three examples of how genetics has guided kakapo managers (molecular sexing, quantification of genetic diversity and confirmation of paternity from known matings), highlights the important contribution genetics has made to kakapo recovery. Explores three new avenues of research (genetic diversity at genes for disease resistance, molecular ageing, and genetic similarity and hatching s...

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Format

Journal

Date created

Mar 2006

Creator

Robertson, Bruce Cameron

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/20753329

Related subjects

Kakapo / Birds -- Conservation / Birds -- Genetics

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