Does genetic diversity limit disease spread in natural host populations?
It is a commonly held view that genetically homogenous host populations are more vulnerable to infection than genetically diverse populations. The underlying idea, known as the 'monoculture effect,' is well documented in agricultural studies. Low genetic diversity in the wild can result fr...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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