Genes in the Environment: 15th Special Symposium of the British Ecological Society (Symposia of the British Ecological Society) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0632065079 ISBN 13: 9780632065073

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Molecular, genetic and modelling techniques are central to ecology, providing valuable new tools for addressing complex ecological questions. Genes in the Environment presents a review of the recent research in this exciting and rapidly developing field, illustrating how such techniques have provided considerable new insights into our understanding of the dynamics of populations and communities. A diverse range of topics are covered, including community dynamics in soils and water, gene flow and spatial dynamics, and the evolution of pathogenic and symbiotic relationships. Organisms studied range from bacteria, viruses and fungi to insects, plants and fish. New light is thrown on such questions as: what is the relationship between population dynamics and the spatial patterns of genetic variation observed in fragmented populations?; how is genetic variation maintained?; what are the relative roles of gene flow and selection in the maintenance of clines? This volume will appeal to both advanced students and researchers interested in developments at the interface of molecular biology and ecology.

About this title

Book Description

What is the relationship between population dynamics and spatial patterns of genetic variation in fragmented populations? How is genetic variation maintained? What are the relative roles of gene-flow and selection in the maintenance of climes? Genes in the Environment throws new light on these questions by reviewing the recent research.

About the Author

Dr Rosie Hails is an ecologist interested in the risk assessment of genetically modified organisms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632065079
• ISBN 13: 9780632065073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: Hails Rosie, Beringer John, Godfray H. Charles