Population Genetics

Population may be defined as group of interbreeding individuals of a species, living in a particular area at a particular time. The study of inheritance of phenotypic traits in a given population is called population genetics. This is founded on a principle proposed independently by Hardy in England and Weinberg in Germany (1980)

The basic principles of population genetics can be derived directly from Mendelian inheritance.

Organic evolution and the diversification of plant and animal species are to be understood only through an understanding of the population genetics. A population of a particular species includes many inbreeding groups. The inbreeding groups within a particular area are called Mendelian populations or Genetic populations. A genetic diploid organism with genetic relationship residing in a particular area where interbreeding occurs.