Conservation Biology: Evolution in Action

by Scott P. Carroll (Editor), Charles W. Fox (Editor)

Overview

The main goal of this book is to encourage and formalize the infusion of evolutionary thinking into mainstream conservation biology. It reviews the evolutionary foundations of conservation issues, and unifies conceptual and empirical advances in evolutionary conservation biology. The book can be used either as a primary textbook or as a supplementary reading in an advanced undergraduate or graduate level course - likely to be called Conservation Biology or in some cases Evolutionary Ecology. The focus of chapters is on current concepts in evolution as they pertain to conservation, and the empirical study of these concepts. The balanced treatment avoids exhaustive reviews and overlapping duplication among the chapters. Little background in genetics is assumed of the reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199885633
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/15/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Scott P. Carroll is an evolutionary biologist in the department of entomology at UC Davis. Charles W. Fox is a professor in the department of entomology at the University of Kentucky, Lexington. He is executive editor of the journal Functional Ecology.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors x Part I Population Structure and Genetics of Threatened Taxa Introduction Charles W. Fox Scott P. Carroll 1
1 The History, Purview, and Future of Conservation Genetics John C. Avise 5
2 Effects of Population Size on Population Viability: From Mutation to Environmental Catastrophes David H. Reed 16
3 Demographics versus Genetics in Conservation Biology Barry W. Brook 35
4 Metapopulation Structure and the Conservation Consequences of Population Fragmentation Julianno B. M. Sambatti Eli Stahl Susan Harrison 50
5 The Influence of Breeding Systems and Mating Systems on Conservation Genetics and Conservation Decisions Michele R. Dudash Courtney J. Murren 68 Part II Conserving Biodiversity within and among Species Introduction Fred W. Allendorf 81
6 The Importance of Conserving Evolutionary Processes Thomas B. Smith Gregory F. Grether 85
7 Phylogenetic Diversity and Conservation Daniel P. Faith 99
8 Genetic Considerations of Introduction Efforts Philippine Vergeer N. Joop Ouborg Andrew P. Hendry 116
9 Hybridization, Introgression, and the Evolutionary Management of Threatened Species Judith M. Rhymer 130 Part III Evolutionary Responses to Environmental Change Introduction George W. Gilchrist Donna G. Folk 141
10 Evolution in Response to Climate Change Julie R. Etterson 145
11 Evolutionary Dynamics of Adaptation to Environmental Stress George W. Gilchrist Donna G. Folk 164
12 Managing Phenotypic Variability with Genetic and Environmental Heterogeneity: Adaptation as a First Principle of Conservation Practice Scott P. Carroll Jason V. Watters 181
13 Genetic Diversity, Adaptive Potential, and Population Viability in ChangingEnvironments Elizabeth Grace Boulding 199 Part IV Conservation of the Coevolving Web of Life Introduction John N. Thompson 221
14 The Geographic Mosaic of Coevolution and Its Conservation Significance Craig W. Benkman Thomas L. Parchman Adam M. Siepielski 225
15 The Next Communities: Evolution and Integration of Invasive Species Scott P. Carroll Charles W. Fox 239
16 Ecosystem Recovery: Lessons from the Past Geerat J. Vermeij 252
17 Host-Pathogen Evolution, Biodiversity, and Disease Risks for Natural Populations Sonia Altizer Amy B. Pedersen 259 Part V Evolutionary Management Introduction Michael T. Kinnison 279
18 Conservation Planning and Genetic Diversity Maile C. Neel 281
19 Implications of Transgene Escape for Conservation Michelle Marvier 297
20 Evolution and Sustainability of Harvested Populations Mikko Heino Ulf Dieckmann 308 References 325 Index 377