Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians

Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians
ISBN-10
1486313345
ISBN-13
9781486313341
Category
Medical
Pages
249
Language
English
Published
2022-10-03
Publisher
CSIRO PUBLISHING
Authors
Harold Heatwole, Andy J. Kouba, Aimee J. Silla

Description

How to decelerate loss of global biodiversity is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Reproductive technologies have enormous potential to assist the recovery of species by enhancing reproductive output, facilitating genetic management, and supporting reintroduction of threatened species. Of particular value are cryopreservation technologies coupled with the establishment of global gene banks to conserve, in perpetuity, the remaining extant genetic diversity of threatened amphibians. Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians brings together leading experts in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of current best practices, summarise technological advancements, and present a framework for facilitating the integration of reproductive technologies and biobanking into conservation breeding programs for threatened amphibians. It is an invaluable reference for the next generation of conservation practitioners: captive breeding facilities, researchers, and policy-makers involved with biodiversity conservation.

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