Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Juvenile and total reproductive values for sexual reproduction under any genetic system. |
| Authors: |
Rautiala, Petri1 (AUTHOR), Lehtonen, Jussi1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Evolution. May2025, Vol. 79 Issue 5, p869-874. 6p. |
| Subjects: |
Kin selection (Evolution), Life history theory, Natural selection, Gene expression, Long-Term Evolution (Telecommunications) |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the concept of reproductive value (RV), which quantifies the expected genetic contribution of individuals to future generations, and its implications for understanding adaptation and sex ratio evolution in various genetic systems. It generalizes previous findings by Grafen and Gardner regarding RV in diploid and haplodiploid organisms, presenting unified expressions for relative and absolute RVs applicable to any biparental sexual reproduction system. The authors derive mathematical models linking RV to genetic parameters and life history traits, emphasizing the importance of these relationships in evolutionary genetics. The discussion also highlights the broader relevance of RV in modeling sex allocation and evolutionary strategies across different biological contexts. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
