Molecular ecology /

• Main Author: Freeland, Joanna
• Other Authors: Kirk, Heather, 1980-, Petersen, Stephen
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Subjects: Molecular ecology.; NATURE > Ecology.; NATURE > Ecosystems & Habitats > Wilderness.; SCIENCE > Environmental Science.; SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Ecology.; Molekularbiologie; Ökologie; Electronic books.

Molecular Ecology, 2nd Edition provides an accessible introduction to the many diverse aspects of this subject. The book takes a logical and progressive approach to uniting examples from a wide range of taxonomic groups. The straightforward writing style offers in depth analysis whilst making often...

Table of Contents:

• Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Molecular Genetics in Ecology; What is Molecular Ecology?; The Emergence of Molecular Ecology; An Unlimited Source of Data; Overview; Chapter Summary; Useful Websites and Software; Chapter 2: Molecular Markers in Ecology; Understanding Molecular Markers; Modes of Inheritance; Molecular Markers; Overview; Chapter Summary; Useful Websites and Software; Further Reading; Chapter 3: Genetic Analysis of Single Populations; Why Study Single Populations?; Quantifying Genetic Diversity; What Influences Genetic Diversity?; Overview.