Effect of new founders on retention of gene diversity in captive populations: A formalization of the nucleus population concept

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430120605.abs A nucleus population is a small captive population genetically supported by periodic importation of wild caught animals. Periodic importation will allow nucleus populations to maintain the same amount of gene diversity as larger captive populations that do not import wild caught animals. The function of nucleus populations as envisioned by the IUCN/SSC Captive […]