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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Main Author: Tisdell, C.A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Elsevier 2003
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/3681

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