Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Vol 15 No 5
This report is a review of the science around the topic of gene banking for salmon conservation. Scientific understanding of risks and benefits of gene banking is reviewed with a particular focus on cryobanking. The report provides an overview that brings together the science behind the various considerations needed when considering gene banking, with a view to aiding design of salmon conservation strategies that balance risks and benefits within a broad policy framework.
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- Report: The conservation of Atlantic salmon in Scotland through gene banking: principles and considerationshtml
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | |
| Modified | 2024-10-21 |
| Release Date | 2024-10-10 |
| Identifier | 310b2b68-14ec-45bc-a069-189f7e4982e9 |
| Spatial / Geographical Coverage Area | POLYGON ((-7.6025390625 54.636889524653, -7.6025390625 60.208098564456, -0.7470703125 60.208098564456, -0.7470703125 54.636889524653)) |
| Language | English (United Kingdom) |
| License | UK Open Government Licence (OGL) |
| Data Dictionary | The review is based on a thorough evaluation and synthesis of the available literature at the time of production. This includes scientific journal peer reviewer papers, reports, books and book sections, thesis and web resources. There is a total of 62 references to this material in the report. |
| Contact Name | Marine Directorate, Scottish Government |
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| Public Access Level | Public |