Search for dissertations about: "varying population size"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words varying population size.
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1. Genetic variation in structured populations
Abstract : It is widely acknowledged that the process of speciation in the presence of gene flow between different ecotypes is common in nature. However, the mechanisms underlying speciation are not understood. READ MORE
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2. Effects of Agriculture on Abundance, Genetic Diversity and Fitness in the Common Frog, Rana temporaria
Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to evaluate the effects of agriculture on amphibians in terms of (i) population genetic consequences of agriculture-induced spatial changes of the landscape and (ii) local adaptation and tolerance to frequently used agrochemicals. The study was performed using the common frog Rana temporaria as a model. READ MORE
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3. Asymptotics, weak convergence and duality in population genetics
Abstract : This thesis consists of four papers on asymptotic results and stochastic duality for some processes in mathematical population genetics. The focus is on Wright-Fisher diffusions and coalescent processes, which model, respectively, the evolution of frequencies of genetic types and genealogies in a population,and play a key role in inference on genetic data sets. READ MORE
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4. Genetic variation and phenotypic plasticity in body traits of nestling blue tits
Abstract : This thesis examines genetic and environmental contributions to variation in body traits in a population of free-living blue tits. It also investigates possible consequences for the evolution of body size. READ MORE
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5. On particles and slags in steel casting
Abstract : Hadfield steel is widely accepted as one of the most important steel alloys utilized in industrial applications where high impact strength and wear resistance is required. Like in most metallic alloys used for component casting, the mechanical properties of Hadfield steel are directly connected with the microstructure of the material. READ MORE