Gap analysis: a tool for complementary genetic conservation assessment

Gap analysis is a well-established conservation technique that identifies areas in which selected elements of biodiversity are represented and through comparison with existing in situ protected area networks identifies habitats or ecosystems that need additional protection. We aim to demonstrate tha...

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Autores principales: Maxted, Nigel, Dulloo, Mohammad Ehsan, Ford-Lloyd, B.V., Iriondo, Jose Maria, Jarvis, Andy
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Wiley 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/42873
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Sumario:Gap analysis is a well-established conservation technique that identifies areas in which selected elements of biodiversity are represented and through comparison with existing in situ protected area networks identifies habitats or ecosystems that need additional protection. We aim to demonstrate that gap analysis may be extended to encompass both in situ and ex situ genetic diversity conservation strategies.