Biotechnology and the conservation of genetic diversity : the proceedings of a symposium held at the Zoological Society of London on 4th and 5th September 1990

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Biotechnology and the conservation of genetic diversity : the proceedings of a symposium held at the Zoological Society of London on 4th and 5th September 1990

edited by H.D.M. Moore, W.V. Holt and G.M. Mace

(Symposia of the Zoological Society of London, no. 64)

Published for the Zoological Socity of London by Clarendon Press , Oxford University Press, 1992

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This volume deals with the role and practice of reproductive technology in the breeding of rare and endangered animals in captivity. Calling on both theory and example, the authors highlight three major categories of biotechnology: techniques for managing reproduction (such as in vitro fertilization); techniques for cryopreservation of reproductive material and embryos (the `frozen zoo'); and techniques for genetic analysis. Both practical and ethical issues in captive breeding are explored here by scientists who are leading workers in the field.

Table of Contents

  • D.M. Jones: Introduction
  • L.E.M. De Boer: Current status of captive breeding programmes
  • W.V. Holt: Advances in artificial insemination and semen freezing in mammals
  • P. Garland, L. Frazer, N. Sanderson, K. Mehreen, & T. Kroetsch: Artificial insemination of scimitar-horned oryx at Orana Park
  • D.E. Wildt, A.M. Donoghue, L.A. Johnston, P.M. Schmidt, and J. Howard: Species and genetic effects on the utility of biotechnology for conservation
  • B.W.W. Grout, G.J. Morris, & M.R. McLellan: Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos of aquatic organisms
  • J.K. Hodges, Detection of oestrous cycles and timing of ovulation
  • H.D.M. Moore: In vitro fertilization and the development of gene banks for wild mammals
  • A. Schreiber & H. Tichy: MHC polymorphisms and the conservation of endangered species
  • G.M. Mace, J.M. Pemberton, & H.F. Stanley: Conserving genetic diversity with the help of biotechnology - desert antelopes as an example
  • D. Ashworth & D.T. Parkin: Captive breeding: can genetic fingerprinting help?
  • B. Amos: Analysis of polygamous systems using DNA fingerprinting
  • K.J. Garner & O.A. Ryder: Some applications of PCR to studies in wildlife genetics
  • J.D. Ballou & K.A. Cooper: Genetic management strategies for endangered captive populations
  • R. Frankham: Integrating technologies into animal breeding programmes
  • M.E. Soule: Ten years ago, ten years from now: summary remarks for the symposium
  • Index.

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