Assessing the geographic representativeness of genebank collections: the case of Bolivian wild potatoes

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Four types of bias in ecogeographical sampling are examined, and a discussion is presented on the negative effects they produced in a genebank collection of wild potatoes from Bolivia. Species bias consists of oversampling of a single representative; species-area bias is disproportionate sampling in a specific geographic location; hotspot bias is disproportionate sampling in an area of high diversity; and infrastructure bias is disproportionate sampling in areas near towns and roads.

Bolivia, Models, Genetic aspects, Potatoes, Statistical sampling, Sampling (Statistics), Species diversity, Plant population genetics

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Wild dog demography in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, South Africa

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Population management strategies are needed for successful conservation of wild dogs in South Africa's Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park. Fragmented wild dog packs are suffering from inbreeding and are especially susceptible to mortalities. Introduction of more dogs is helpful only as an interim policy. Solutions include increasing local wild dog numbers and linking the fragmented populations artificially.

Management, Environmental policy, Wildlife conservation, Animal populations, Wild dogs

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Identification of conservation-worthy areas in Northern Zululand, South Africa

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Research reveals that eastern part of the Northern Zululand in South Africa is protected and much of the unprotected conservation-worthy areas belong to the western part.

Analysis, Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation, Vegetation mapping

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