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Articles related to "Genetic Diversity"
The Genetic Variation of Salmon North American salmon have survived tens of thousands of years of geological and climatic upheaval, leading them to evolve considerable genetic variation. pacific salmon • salmon • pacific salmon genetics • salmon genetics • genetic diversity
Why Dogs Are So Physically Diverse Not only do dogs come in an amazing assortment of sizes, shapes, and colors; there's also a logical explanation about why they can mate with wolves and coyotes. genetics • canis familiaris wolves • coyotes • dog breeds • chromosomes
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE Coffee plants, which require frost-free growing conditions, produce coffee berries. From the berries come those delectable coffee beans. Coffee and other fruits may be in danger as their gene pool becomes diminished. coffee • coffee beans • coffee berries • ethiopia • louis xiv
Darwin, Evolution & Selection Charles Darwin, theory of evolution, and natural selection; familiar terms, but do you understand how evolution works? These articles may provide the missing link. charles darwin evolution • how do organisms evolve • how do things evolve • how does evolution work • natural selection
Evolution and Natural Selection We've all heard the phrase 'survival of the fittest' but how does it actually work? This article explores the basics of evolutionary theory and natural selection. how evolution works • natural selection • evolutionary theory • survival of the fittest • charles darwin
Saving Flower Seeds Many gardeners save their own seeds each year. Some do it to save money, some to preserve genetic diversity, some to hybridize, some do it for fun .... Start saving now! saving flower seeds • reasons to save seed • save your own seed • save money • seed swap
Viral Lytic Cycle Replication Bacteriophages are a special type of virus that exclusively infects bacterial cells. Here's how they recognize, take over and ultimately kill their host bacteria. bacteriophage reproduction • bacteriophage replication • bacteriophage bacteria • t4 phage • viral lytic cycle
April Buffalo Updates Buffalo updates for April from the Buffalo Field Campaign. wildlife • bison • buffalo
Living Green and Biodiversity Why living green means working to preserve global biodiversity green living • biodiversity • sustainable agriculture • domestic animals • heritage turkeys
Amazon Rainforest Peccary Debate Further study of peccary from Brazil is necessary to determine if it is distinct from South American Collared peccary which has large home range and genetic variability. giant peccary • collared peccary • new rainforest species • genetic variability • brazilian amazon
Norway Doomsday Seed Saving Vault Global Issue: Svalbard Global Seed Saving Vault, dubbed the Doomsday Vault, on a Norwegian island in the Arctic Circle. A Noah's Ark for saving organic garden seeds? seed bank • seed saving • global issue • organic seed • norway doomsday vault project open
Stick Insects The Laboratory Stick Insect has unusual reproductive behaviour. laboratory stick insect • laboratory walking stick • parthenogenetic • males not needed for reproduction • disposal of stick insect waste
US Border Issues Threaten Wildlife Endangered species including Sonoran pronghorn, jaguar, ocelot, and long nose bats are likely to be affected by controversial extensions of the US-Mexico border wall. us mexico border wall • endangered wildlife species threatened • sonoran pronghorn antelope • jaguar • ocelot
Breeding Banggai Cardinalfish Cardinalfishes, especially the Banggai Cardinalfishes, are some of the best marine fish for aquarists interested in captive breeding--here's how to do it. banggai cardinalfish • cardinalfish • cardinal fish • cardinalfishes • pterapogon kauderni
Do Reserves Protect Biodiversity? In efforts to help both humans and animals, more thoughtful development of areas around nature reserves may be needed to truly protect the biodiversity within the parks. protecting biodiversity • nature reserves • local community benefits • illegal bushmeat hunting and firewood gathering • conservation of natural areas
Extinction For The Greater Bamboo Lemur? Decline of the critically endangered lemur is linked to bamboo and water resource limitation. Much of the greater bamboo lemurs' range is unprotected from development. most endangered primates • greater bamboo lemur conservation • genetic variability • exclusive bamboo diet • resource limitation
Goldendoodles Goldendoodles are the result of breeding a purebred poodle with a purebred golden retriever. The mix of parent traits creates a unique blend of dog characteristics. goldendoodle • f1 goldendoodle • f1b goldendoodle • mini goldendoodle • problems
Great Ape Survival Project (GRASP) Combining wildlife conservation with human survival in developing countries. Bushmeat trade and deforestation targeted as critical to great ape protection. great ape survival project • sustainable use • bushmeat trade • logging and deforestation • mountain gorilla
Heirloom Seeds What are heirloom seeds and why should we use them? The term 'heirloom' has come to be used for older (generally 50 years or older) non-hybrid seed varieties of flowers and vegetables. Many of these were favorites of previous generations of gardeners. By growing them on a regular basis, gardeners are helping to preserve many valuable and interesting types of plants that might otherwise disappear. heirloom • seeds • vegetables • organic • gardening
Javan Gibbon Is Critically Endangered Slowing the rate of deforestation will be key to survival of this silvery ape. Javan gibbons from the pet trade become part of captive breeding or translocation programs. javan or silvery gibbon • critically endangered primate conservation • deforestation and fragmentation • illegal exotic pet trade • indonesian wildlife protection
Judge Stops Public Wolf Hunt in the West The Fish and Wildlife Service removed the gray wolf from the Endangered species list in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. A preliminary injunction has reversed that decision. gray wolf • endangered species act • esa delisting • northern rockies • yellowstone wolves
Lemur Reintroduction in Madagascar Ten years after reintroduction, captive-born black and white ruffed lemurs doing well. Madagascar continues to work on protecting habitat and reducing illegal poaching. endangered species reintroduction • madagascar's black and white ruffed lemur • critical habitat protection • illegal poaching • deforestation
Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Lone population of critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats is threatened by overgrazing, predation and drought. Translocation and captive breeding started. northern hairy-nosed wombat • critically endangered species • risk of extinction • overgrazing predation and drought threats • translocation and captive breeding
Nucleic Acids & Gene Recognition New study demonstrates that genes recognize other genes that have similar base pair sequences, a discovery that can help us understand DNA repair and genetic diversity. gene recognition • genes base pair sequence homology • recognize nitrogenous bases • genes recognize each other • deoxyribonucleic acid telepathy
Permaculture Zone Design Garden design for organic and permaculture gardens can use the concept of zoning to create an efficient and ecologically sustainable system that minimisers the gardener's organic garden design • environmental • efficient garden system • garden zones • permaculture
Saving Your Own Seed Save seed from your own heirloom vegetables to prolong the production of these varieties. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller. seed • collect • dry • storage • pollination
Species Profile: Spectacled Parrotlets This article is a species profile of spectacled parrotlets. parrotlets • parrots • parrot • parrotlet • spectacled
The Resilience of Fish Species A recent study on the Great Barrier Reef shows that overfished populations can recover in a short time when protected by no-take zones. marine conservation • coral trout • fisheries • great barrier reef • arc centre of excellence for coral reef studies
Tiny Wild Gardens Square foot gardening concepts can work well for the wildscaper. square foot garden • gardening • wildlife • wildscape • wildscaping
Tiny Wild Gardens Square foot gardening tips can easily be adapted to create small and useful wildscapes. wildscape • wildscaping • ecology • square foot garden • mel. white
Preserving Biodiversity In studying ecosystems, we learn that each organism has its specific place in the biosphere. When plants and animals become extinct or endangered, a fine balance is being upset. Research what is being done to prevent the loss of more species. ecology • biodiversity • science education • lesson plan • endangered animals
Rare and Unusual Plants Rare and Unusual Plants is a book presenting plants which will be different from all your neighbor's yards. rare bulbs • rare vegetables • rare annuals • rare perennials • rare grasses
What is Mitochondrial DNA? DNA-based technologies have enormous forensic implications in the fight against crime. Mitochondrial DNA MtDNA is perfect for older, smaller or degraded samples. mitochondrial dna • mtdna • testing test • nuclear dna • ndna
Why Grow Heirlooms? A quick introduction to some of the pleasures of growing fruits and vegetables that have been favorites for generations and still taste great. heirlooms • vegetables • fruits • garden • seed
Bourbon Red Turkeys A hardy, beautiful variety of historical turkeys that's still going strong turkey • heritage • rare breed • bourbon • kentucky
Culinary Travel Meets Slow Food Ballymaloe Cookery School sits on a 100 acre organic farm; right in the cross-hairs of two food trends: Slow Food and Culinary Travel. Kingsolver offers food for thought. ballymaloe cookery • recipes • slow food • kingsolver • animal
Moraea - Part 4 Moraea to grow with growing and flowering requirements. A matter of climate. moraea • growing • climate • varieties
Moraea - Part 5 Moraea for the average gardener to grow, the delight of their hue and flowering times. moraea • goldblatt • species moraeas
Saving Seeds Want to save the seed of your favourite flowers and vegetables or are you interested in being a part of preserving our seed heritage or using seeds to fight world hunger? Find out how to save seeds and what to do with them. seed • saving • dessicant • non-dessicant • vegetable
Bee Deaths Threaten Essential Foods Bees are essential for pollination in nature, but there has been a drastic decline in their numbers around the world. This threatens many of our foods. decline in bee numbers • us population of bees • last flight of the honeybee • colony collapse disorder • british beekeepers
Endangered Box Turtles Box turtles may not be officially endangered, but their numbers are dwindling as collection, cars and habitat destruction deplete populations that cannot afford to lose even one member. box turtle • endangered species • endangered
Seed Saving - Preserving Your Heirlooms To truly be an heirloom plant, you need to participate in the seed saving and sharing. Here are some tips to get you started. seed • seedsaving • heirloom • vegetable • fruit
Heirloom Seed Saving Organizations Seed saving has become a collaborative effort of gardeners, farmers, the food industry and governments throughout the world. Here are some of the organizations working to help preserve plant diversity. seed saving • seed bank • diversity • native seeds • heirloom |
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