A large number of species and taxa have been studied for genetic polymorphism.
Microsatellites have been known as hypervariable neutral molecular markers with the …

Lentil (Lens culinaris ssp. culinaris) is a nutritious and affordable pulse with an ancient crop
domestication history. The genus Lens consists of seven taxa, however, there are many …

Summary White Sturgeon, Acipenser transmontanus (WS), are distributed throughout three
major river basins on the West Coast of North America: the Sacramento‐San Joaquin …

A major limitation in the analysis of genetic marker data from polyploid organisms is non‐
Mendelian segregation, particularly when a single marker yields allelic signals from multiple …

After centuries of overexploitation and habitat loss, many of the world's sturgeon
(Acipenseridae) populations are at the brink of extinction. Although significant resources are …

Critical unknowns surrounding the basic biology of White Sturgeon Acipenser
transmontanus have hindered management and conservation efforts. Population genetic …

Citing the capacity of anadromous sturgeon species to undertake lengthy spawning
migrations, Auer (1996) hypothesized that a minimum of 250–300 km of barrier-free lake …

Environmental variation experienced during early periods of development can lead to
persistent phenotypic alteration, known as carryover effects. Such effects increase concern …

Hydroelectric dams are an important source of electricity globally, but they can also cause
total dissolved gas (TDG) supersaturation in rivers. TDG supersaturation can harm fish …

While conservation fish hatchery programs can be a valuable tool providing demographic
support, they can also cause domestication, risking unintended fitness consequences to …