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A review of quantitative genetic components of fitness in salmonids: implications for adaptation to future change
Article first published online: 28 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-4571.2008.00025.x
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Evolutionary Applications
Special Issue: Evolutionary perspectives on salmonid conservation and management
Volume 1, Issue 2, pages 222–238, May 2008
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Carlson, S. M. and Seamons, T. R. (2008), A review of quantitative genetic components of fitness in salmonids: implications for adaptation to future change. Evolutionary Applications, 1: 222–238. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-4571.2008.00025.x
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- Issue published online: 28 APR 2008
- Article first published online: 28 APR 2008
- Received: 5 November 2007 Accepted: 5 February 2008
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