Genetika Populasi dan Strategi Konservasi Badak Jawa
Abstract: Javan rhino
(Rhinoceros sondaicus Desmarest 1822) of which spread is limited in Indonesia
and Vietnam is the rarest
species among 5
species of rhino
in the world.
Without appropriate and
long-term well organized
management action, the population of javan rhino will be in extinction. This
research stud ies about the usage potential of javan rhino population genetics
data in designing javan rhino conservation program. The application of genetics
study in conservation problem is based on the population genetics theory. The
population genetics is one of
population biology branch
which studies about
the factors determining genetic
composition of population and how they play role in evolution process. The
genetic characteristic identification can help to give the characteristic
genetic information which has function as genetic marker or gen in javan rhino
management. It can also help to do translocation the javan rhino especially for
breeding management effort to avoid
inbreeding and to improve the heterozygosis. The analyzing result
shows that the
management of conservation
strategy which can
make javan rhino population reaches the population
viable minimum number is needed urgently. Furthermore, it also shows that
translocation and reintroduction to build the second population of javan rhino
is also importa nt to do.
Penulis: U Mamat
Rahmat
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd090082
