| relevance of genetics for conservation policies: the case of minorcan cork oaks. | marginal populations of widely distributed species can be of high conservation interest when they hold a significant or unique portion of the genetic diversity of the species. however, such genetic information is frequently lacking. here the relevance of genetic surveys to develop efficient conservation strategies for such populations is illustrated using cork oak (quercus suber) from minorca (balearic islands, spain) as a case study. cork oak is highly endangered on the island, where no more th ... | 2009 | 19671575 |