Avian Genetics. A Population and Ecological Approach

✍ Scribed by F. Cooke and P. A. Buckley (Eds.)

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 1987
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 488
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This study begins with the historical evolution of work in avian genetics, proceeding from a discussion of Mendelian (ie. classical) genes to explanations of the following:


Quantitative genetics


Chromosomal genetics


Biochemical genetics


Extensive treatment of population genetics


Some examples of long-term studies


Key Features
Avian Genetics begins with the historical evolution of work in avian genetics, proceeding from a discussion of Mendelian (i.e., classical) genes to explanations of the following:
Quantitative genetics
Chromosomal genetics
Biochemical genetics
Extensive treatment of population genetics
Some examples of long-term studies

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Contributors, Page v
Dedication, Page vi
Foreword, Pages vii-viii, JOHN MAYNARD SMITH
Preface, Pages ix-x, F.C., P.A.B.
Introduction, Pages xiii-xvi
1 - Mendelian Genes, Pages 1-44, P.A. Buckley
2 - Quantitative Genetics, Pages 45-78, Peter T. Boag, Arie J. van Noordwijk
3 - Chromosomal Variation, Pages 79-104, Gerald F. Shields
4 - Electrophoretic Variability of Gene Products, Pages 105-162, P.G.H. Evans
5 - Analysis of DNA Sequence Variation, Pages 163-198, Thomas W. Quinn, Bradley N. White
Synthesis I—Assaying Genetic Variation, Pages 199-204, F. COOKE
6 - Inbreeding, Philopatry and Optimal Outbreeding in Birds, Pages 207-222, Paul J. Greenwood
7 - Gene Flow and the Genetic Structure of Populations, Pages 223-255, Robert F. Rockwell, George F. Barrowclough
8 - Selection in Natural Populations of Birds, Pages 257-287, Trevor D. Price, Peter T. Boag
9 - Non-random Mating: A Theoretical and Empirical Overview with Special Reference to Birds, Pages 289-319, C. Scott Findlay
10 - Geographic Variation and Speciation, Pages 321-353, Kendall W. Corbin
Synthesis II—Moulding Genetic Variation, Pages 355-359, F. Cooke
11 - Quantitative Ecological Genetics of Great Tits, Pages 363-380, Arie J. van Noordwijk
12 - Evolutionary Genetics of House Sparrows, Pages 381-406, David T. Parkin
13 - Lesser Snow Goose: A Long-term Population Study, Pages 407-432, Fred Cooke
14 - Polymorphism and Sexual Selection in the Arctic Skua, Pages 433-450, Peter O'Donald
15 - Epilogue and Prologue: Past and Future Research in Avian Genetics, Pages 453-475, P.A. Buckley
Index, Pages 477-488