Socioeconomic causes of loss of animal genetic diversity: Analysis and assessment
The proximate causes and processes involved in loss of breeds are outlined. The path-dependent effect and Swanson's dominance-effect are discussed in relation to lock-in of breed selection. These effects help to explain genetic erosion. It is shown that the extension of markets and economic globalis...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Elsevier
2003
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/3681 |
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