Microsatellites are important for forest genetic resources conservation in Brazilian biomes

The Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources

Collecting pollen for genetic resources conservation 25

Pollen grains are the mature male (haploid) gametophyte of higher plants. These tiny organs (10-100 IJ.m in diameter) develop in the anthers (Stanley and Linskens, 1974). When the flower opens the anthers become exposed to the environment and dehydration triggers a mechanism for release of the pollen. In the process, the pollen also dehydrates. Though the pollen of most species can withstand dr...

Approaches to the conservation of forest genetic resources in Europe in the context of climate change

Genetic structure and conservation of Mountain Lions in the South-Brazilian Atlantic Rain Forest

The Brazilian Atlantic Rain Forest, one of the most endangered ecosystems worldwide, is also among the most important hotspots as regards biodiversity. Through intensive logging, the initial area has been reduced to around 12% of its original size. In this study we investigated the genetic variability and structure of the mountain lion, Puma concolor. Using 18 microsatellite loci we analyzed ev...

Poultry Genetic Resources and Conservation Biology

Recent generations of poultry students and poultry specialists generally seem to lack awareness of the vast genetic diversity which has accumulated in the domestic birds. This diversity has tended to become segregated within the realms of special purpose and special group such as industrial breeders and producers. There are many variants and variation in relation to species, body systems, and p...