Frozen gene pools - A future for species otherwise destined for extinction
American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Regional Conference Proceedings
By: G.F. Gee
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Abstract
Conclusion: Semen banks and ova and embryo banks can be practical methods to maintain gene pools. Gene pool preservation is desperately needed today due to the rapid decline in number of species and their habitat, a matter that is of concern to.biologists, economists, and politicians worldwide. Techniques are available for the cryopreservation of semen from many animals (and embryos from a few mammals) and adaptations of these techniques to other animals should be possible. A frozen gene pool in conjunction with existing programs makes it possible to preserve gene pools at less cost or in.some cases where no other alternative to extinction existed.
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Gee, G., 1986, Frozen gene pools - A future for species otherwise destined for extinction: American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Regional Conference Proceedings, v. 1986, p. 80-87.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Frozen gene pools - A future for species otherwise destined for extinction |
| Series title | American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Regional Conference Proceedings |
| Volume | 1986 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 80-87 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Regional Conference Proceedings |
| First page | 80 |
| Last page | 87 |