This book covers basic concepts in population and quantitative genetics, including measuring selection on phenotypic traits. The emphasis is on material applicable to field studies of evolution focusing on ecologically important traits. Topics addressed are critical for training students in ecology, evolution, conservation biology, agriculture, forestry, and wildlife management. Many texts in this field are too complex and mathematical to allow the average beginning student to readily grasp the key concepts. A Primer of Ecological Genetics, in contrast, employs mathematics and statistics fully explained, but at a less advanced level as tools to improve understanding of biological principles. The main goal is to enable students to understand the concepts well enough that they can gain entry into the primary literature. Integration of the different chapters of the book shows students how diverse concepts relate to each other.
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I find that this volume will be very useful for both inspired undergraduates who plan on initiating honors studies or independent research, and for beginning graduate students. . . . This primer will help young biologists learn the nuts and bolts of ecological genetics, as well as its practical application --Jeffry B. Mitton, The Quarterly Review of Biology
Until now, a textbook aimed at undergraduates and early postgraduates, which integrates both population and quantitative genetics, has been lacking. In six chapters, Conner and Hartl have successfully filled this gap … The well-planned structure, easy reading style and extensive coverage make this book valuable not only to undergraduate students but also for population and quantitative geneticists aiming to expand their scope of their own research. --JM Cano Arias, Heredity
In sum, A Primer of Ecological Genetics provides a lucid introduction to foundational principles in the field. In their preface, Conner and Hartl state, The guiding principle of the book is to focus on clear explanations of the key concepts in the evolution of natural and managed populations. The first edition of A Primer of Ecological Genetics accomplishes this nicely. I recommend it with enthusiasm. --Mark C. Ungerer, BioScience
Until now, a textbook aimed at undergraduates and early postgraduates, which integrates both population and quantitative genetics, has been lacking. In six chapters, Conner and Hartl have successfully filled this gap … The well-planned structure, easy reading style and extensive coverage make this book valuable not only to undergraduate students but also for population and quantitative geneticists aiming to expand their scope of their own research. --JM Cano Arias, Heredity
In sum, A Primer of Ecological Genetics provides a lucid introduction to foundational principles in the field. In their preface, Conner and Hartl state, The guiding principle of the book is to focus on clear explanations of the key concepts in the evolution of natural and managed populations. The first edition of A Primer of Ecological Genetics accomplishes this nicely. I recommend it with enthusiasm. --Mark C. Ungerer, BioScience
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JEFFREY K .CONNER teaches at Michigan State University, USA DANIEL L. HARTL teaches at Harvard University, USA
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Excellent overview of ecological genetics!,
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I am a graduate student studying behavioral ecology. I have taken courses in ecological genetics and evolutionary ecology. Most professors don't use a text book of any sort when teaching on these topics. This book is an excellent reference for learning the fundamentals about these topics. It includes current and classic examples from the primary literature as well as a carefully constructed glossary of terms. I highly recommend this resource to both professors teaching courses to upper level undergraduates and graduate students!
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Rarely do you encounter a technical book that you actually enjoy reading cover to cover. Beyond the content, which is superb, structurally this is the best written and organized textbook I've ever used. The prose is clear, clean, concise, while still being comprehensive, with well thought out examples. Anyone doing pop. gen. or eco. gen. should have this on their bookshelf.
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This is a great textbook that could easily be used in any evolution or genetics class. It clearly describes issues like evolution and natural selection in the context of ecological genetics. The examples are interesting and stay in the reader's mind, and the problem sets and online answers are a great resource. This book also serves as a handy reference guide anytime you need to find a formula or definition. It's appropriate for upper level undergraduate courses or introductory graduate courses.
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Ecological genetics is at the interface of ecology, evolution, and genetics, and thus includes important elements from each of these fields. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
elytra length, sire variance component, correlational selection, multiplicative fitness components, negative maternal effect, visible polymorphisms, cumulative selection differential, population mean fitness, most phenotypic traits, epistatic selection, pistil length, additive genetic correlation, given phenotypic trait, sibling analysis, genotypic frequencies, subpopulation differentiation, favored allele, many gene loci, floral traits, negative frequency dependence, shifting balance process, address key concepts, additive variance, average allele frequencies, average allele frequency Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Sinauer Associates, Oxford University Press, Chicago School, Ecological Applications, North America, American Naturalist, Sewall Wright, United States, University of Chicago Press, American Scientist, Generation Figure, Princeton University Press New!
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Ecological genetics is at the interface of ecology, evolution, and genetics, and thus includes important elements from each of these fields. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
elytra length, sire variance component, correlational selection, multiplicative fitness components, negative maternal effect, visible polymorphisms, cumulative selection differential, population mean fitness, most phenotypic traits, epistatic selection, pistil length, additive genetic correlation, given phenotypic trait, sibling analysis, genotypic frequencies, subpopulation differentiation, favored allele, many gene loci, floral traits, negative frequency dependence, shifting balance process, address key concepts, additive variance, average allele frequencies, average allele frequency Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Sinauer Associates, Oxford University Press, Chicago School, Ecological Applications, North America, American Naturalist, Sewall Wright, United States, University of Chicago Press, American Scientist, Generation Figure, Princeton University Press New!
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- Introduction to Quantitative Genetics (4th Edition) by Douglas S. Falconer on page 94, page 134, and page 183
- Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative Traits by Michael Lynch on page 134, and page 183
- Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution by Dan Graur on page 94, and page 266
- Selection in Natural Populations by Jeffry B. Mitton on page 95, and page 267
- Ford: Ecological Genetics 4ed by Ford on page 92, and page 186
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