Abstract
Reduced genetic diversity can result in short-term decreases in fitness and reduced adaptive potential, which may lead to an increased extinction risk. Therefore, maintaining genetic variation is important for the short- and long-term success of reintroduced populations. Here, we evaluate how founder group size and variance in male reproductive success influence the long-term maintenance of genetic diversity after reintroduction
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3792 - 3802 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Molecular Ecology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |