A diffusion model in population genetics with dynamic fitness (Q2496735)

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A diffusion model in population genetics with dynamic fitness
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    A diffusion model in population genetics with dynamic fitness (English)
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    20 July 2006
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    This paper concerns an analysis of a degenerate diffusion equation with singular boundary data. This equation models the evolution of a polygenic trait under selection and drift. Basic results as: existence, uniqueness and stability for solutions are established. The long-time behaviour of the trait mean and variance are also investigated.
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    degenerate diffusion
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    nonuniformly parabolic systems
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    boundary conditions
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    population genetics
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    singular boundary data
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    long-time behaviour
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