Essays about: "in-situ conservation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words in-situ conservation.

  1. 1. Navigating the Waves of Conservation: Spatiotemporal Patterns in Harbour Porpoise Strandings in Swedish Waters

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Vigge Ulfsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Strandings; spatiotemporal patterns; harbour porpoise;

    Abstract : Harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) are the only cetacean residents found year-round in Swedish waters. Since in situ monitoring of cetaceans can be difficult, invasive and often costly, strandings can be used as a cost-effective alternative to continuously collect data on these elusive animals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Developing saddleback and emperor tamarin SNP set for in situ genotyping

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ekologi och genetik; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Samantha López Clinton; [2022]
    Keywords : SNP genotyping; GT-Seq; conservation genomics; saddleback tamarin; emperor tamarin; Genotipado por SNPs; GT-seq; genómica para la conservación; pichico común; pichico emperador;

    Abstract : Many countries in the global south - which harbour the majority of the world’s biodiversity - face serious resource limitations and a lack of access to affordable sequencing services. Furthermore, biodiversity research and monitoring of non-model, threatened and/or cryptic species often relies on low-quality non-invasive genetic samples. READ MORE

  4. 3. Optimised PCR protocol for ten microsatellite primers (SSRs) in Fragaria vesca : Facilitating future work analysing genetic diversity and developing efficient conservation strategies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Lisa Haglund; [2022]
    Keywords : Crop wild relatives CWR ; PCR; Microsatellites; Fragaria vesca; Conservation; Genetic diversity;

    Abstract : The world faces severe challenges in providing food security for a growing world population during climate change. This puts pressure on modern agriculture, including adapting crops to new environments and cultivation on less acreage. The tools for adapting crops exist within a species' genetic diversity. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reconnecting with cultivated biodiversity and traditional agroecological knowledge for a fruitful agriCulture methodological proposal for a participatory network of agrobiodiversity guardians in the Natural Park Sierra de Espadán, spain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Paula Marie Heusgen; [2021]
    Keywords : Agroecology; in-situ conservation; Participatory Action Research; sustainable agriculture; Transition Management and Governance; Spain; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Problem and Urgency: A global loss of cultivated biodiversity and traditional knowledge and practices can be observed. It is, however, essential to preserve this heritage that contributes to climate resilience, diversification of ecosystems and the dynamization of rural areas. READ MORE

  6. 5. Bevarande av den akut hotade ormbunken, Skuggbräken, Polystichum braunii : habitat, hot och åtgärder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Eric Sandelin; [2021]
    Keywords : ex situ; in situ; ormbunke; bevarande; nederbörd; luftfuktighet; sporer; förna;

    Abstract : Skuggbräken är en akut hotad ormbunke med en enda känd lokal på Söderåsens Nationalpark, i Skåne. Detta är ett förarbete för att kunna utveckla en bevarandeplan för arten och kunna bevara populationen i odling, ex situ. READ MORE