How dams affect the gene flow of golden mahseer in the Himalayas

2020-10-01 05:02
Scientists have found close genetic relationships between populations of the golden mahseer, an iconic freshwater fish in Indian rivers Bhagirathi and Ganga, while significant genetic differentiation was observed between Alaknanda and Yamuna populations. “The populations of golden mahseer in these rivers must be the focus of a conservation plan to maintain the genetic diversity within […]