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Mutation and Evolution
. Ed(S): Woodruff, Ronny C.; Thompson, James N., Jr.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Woodruff, Ronny C.; Thompson, James N., Jr. Series: Contemporary Issues in Genetics and Evolution. Num Pages: 581 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1533.
Although debated since the time of Darwin, the evolutionary role of mutation is still controversial. In over 40 chapters from leading authorities in mutation and evolutionary biology, this book takes a new look at both the theoretical and experimental measurement and significance of new mutation. Deleterious, nearly neutral, beneficial, and polygenic mutations are considered in their effects on fitness, life history traits, and the composition of the gene pool. Mutation is a phenomenon that draws attention from many different disciplines. Thus, the extensive reviews of the literature will be valuable both ... Read more
Although debated since the time of Darwin, the evolutionary role of mutation is still controversial. In over 40 chapters from leading authorities in mutation and evolutionary biology, this book takes a new look at both the theoretical and experimental measurement and significance of new mutation. Deleterious, nearly neutral, beneficial, and polygenic mutations are considered in their effects on fitness, life history traits, and the composition of the gene pool. Mutation is a phenomenon that draws attention from many different disciplines. Thus, the extensive reviews of the literature will be valuable both ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
581
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Issues in Genetics and Evolution
Number of Pages
581
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401061933
SKU
V9789401061933
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