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Conservation Genetics of Shorebirds: Identification of Conservation Units, Genetic Diversity, and Population: Specific Markers for North American Shorebird Species of Concern

Conservation Genetics of Shorebirds uses molecular techniques to describe genetic structure and diversity in North American shorebirds (order: Charadriiformes) to facilitate population maintenance and recovery of these migratory birds.

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National Resources Monitoring Partnership (NRMP)

Natural resource managers face complex decisions that require a clear understanding of the status of wildlife populations and their habitats. Monitoring is key to making effective management decisions and evaluating the outcomes of those decisions. The goal of NRMP is to improve the accessibility of monitoring efforts to resource managers to aid More...

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National Resources Monitoring Partnership (NRMP) Newsletter

Natural Resource Monitoring Partnership (NRMP) is a collaborative effort by the natural resource management community to improve monitoring efforts in order to support effective evaluation and decision-making by sharing information on monitoring projects and protocols. The Natural Resource Monitoring Partnership was built for easy access to More...

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Molecular Population Genetic Structure in the Piping Plover

The Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is a migratory shorebird currently listed as Endangered in Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes, and threatened throughout the remainder of its U.S. breeding and winter range. In this study, scientists undertook the first comprehensive molecular genetic-based investigation of Piping Plovers. The primary goals were More...

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Development of a Serological Test for Avian Malaria

Scientists in Hawaii are using genetic and molecular techniques to better screen Hawaiian forest birds for chronic avian malaria infections. Chronically-infected birds may hold the key to identifying disease resistance genes, and may be good candidates for forest bird restoration efforts.

  • Giemsa-stained blood smear. Photo credit: PIERC

Conservation Genetics of Shorebirds: Identification of Conservation Units, Genetic Diversity, and Population-Specific Markers for North American Shorebird Species of Concern

Conservation Genetics of Shorebirds uses molecular techniques to describe genetic structure and diversity in North American shorebirds (order: Charadriiformes) to facilitate population maintenance and recovery of these migratory birds.

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