genetic differentiation of alaska chinook salmon: the missing link for migratory studies. | most information about chinook salmon genetic diversity and life history originates from studies from the west coast usa, western canada and southeast alaska; less is known about chinook salmon from western and southcentral alaska drainages. populations in this large area are genetically distinct from populations to the south and represent an evolutionary legacy of unique genetic, phenotypic and life history diversity. more genetic information is necessary to advance mixed stock analysis applica ... | 2011 | 21429177 |