DNA and Tissue Banking for Biodiversity and Conservation: Theory, Practice and Uses
Publishing Details
DNA and Tissue Banking for Biodiversity and Conservation: Theory, Practice and Uses
By (Author) Vincent Savolainen
Edited by Martyn. P. Powell
Edited by Kate Davis
Royal Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens
1st January 2006
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Conservation of wildlife and habitats
Genetics (non-medical)
Computational biology / bioinformatics
333.9516
Physical Properties
168
Width 246mm, Height 190mm
Description
DNA and Tissue Banking provides a practical and legislative framework covering uses of DNA, requirements of the Convention on Biological Diversity and CITES, model legal documents, practical guidelines for setting up DNA and tissue banks and worldwide case studies. Essential reading for all who wish to understand the application of genetic technologies to conservation.
Author Bio
Vincent Savolaninen is Deputy Head of the Molecular Systematics Section, Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
