Dr. Linda Park
Program Manager
Program Staff Directory
Projects
Rockfish
Hatchery salmon reproductive success
International Standardization of Genetic Data
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Evolutionary tree of the transferrin gene, demonstrating high rates of adaptive
evolution within salmonids.
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Scientists in the Genetics and Evolution Program work in two broad areas:
- Evaluating how genetic processes contribute to species viability;
- Developing and using genetic tools for addressing resource management problems.
Research areas in which the Program is particularly active include evaluating the genetic effects of artificial propagation, estimating effective population size, understanding the effects of natural selection on molecular genetic diversity, identifying the genetic basis of phenotypic traits, and analyzing forensic evidence associated with potential ESA violations. In addition to being important for the viability of a species, genetic diversity provides a source of "genetic markers" that can be used to answer critical resource management questions. For example, Program scientists assay genetic markers to help delineate conservation units, to measure relative reproductive success between hatchery and naturally produced salmon, to genetically "map" growth and maturation, and to provide evidence against poachers.
Please feel free to contact us with questions, comments or concerns at linda.park@noaa.gov.
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