Genetic effects of long-term captive breeding on the endangered pygmy hog
Long-term captive populations often accumulate genetic changes that are detrimental to their survival in the wild. Periodic genetic evaluation of captive populations is thus necessary to identify deleterious changes and minimize their impact through planned breeding. Pygmy hog (Porcula salvania) is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2021-10-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/12212.pdf |