An Introduction to Molecular Ecology / Edition 3

by Graham Rowe, Michael Sweet, Trevor Beebee

Overview

The opening chapters introduce the essential molecular and genetic concepts that underpin the subject and describe key molecular tools and methods available to the ecologist. Capturing the broad scope of the field, the book goes on to explore the use of molecular tools in the context of behavioral ecology, population genetics, phylogeography, conservation, and microbial ecology.

The third edition includes coverage of exciting new technological and analytical developments, such as next generation sequencing, which have revolutionized the field over the last decade. Molecular ecology is now in a position to tackle some truly ecological questions for the first time since its inception.

Blending conceptual detail with the most instructive examples, An Introduction to Molecular Ecology is an ideal resource for those new to the subject needing to develop a strong working understanding of the field.

The Online Resource Center features:

For students:
*Answers to end of chapter problems
*Datasets to accompany in-text activities

For instructors:
*A "Journal Club" of suggested research papers and discussion questions linked to topics featured in the book
*Figures from the textbook to view and download

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198716990
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/30/2017
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	552
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Graham Rowe is Lecturer in Biological Sciences at University of Derby.

Michael Sweet is Lecturer in Invertebrate Biology at University of Derby.

Trevor Beebee is Professor Emeritus of Evolution, Behavior, and Environment at the University of Sussex.

Table of Contents

1: Molecular Ecology: Roots and Branches
2: Molecular Biology for Ecologists
3: Molecular Tools for Molecular Ecologists
4: Next Generation Sequencing
5: Species, Populations, and Individuals
6: Behavioral Ecology
7: Population Genetics
8: Neutral and Adaptive Molecular Variation
9: Phylogeography
10: Conservation Genetics
11: Microbial Ecology and Metagenomics
12: Genomes
13: Genomics