Geetha Annavi
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Biography
Geetha Annavi has her expertise in population genetics, molecular and behavioural ecology, and conservation biology, particularly of wild animals (i.e., mammals) and terrestrial ecosystems. Currently, her research is focused on the endangered Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) both in captive and wild in Peninsular Malaysia. She is investigating the genetic, ecology and behaviour aspects of this animal to protect them from extinct further in the wild. She is also interested to develop an effective ex-situ captive breeding model to maximize the number of healthy progeny that are produced in captivity and a successful reintroduction program of these captive born tapirs into wild.
Abstract
Abstract : MHC genes in Malayan Tapir (Tapirus indicus): The implication in ex-situ conservation