Genomics and the challenging translation into conservation practice
The global loss of biodiversity continues at an alarming rate. Genomic approaches have
been suggested as a promising tool for conservation practice as scaling up to genome-wide …
been suggested as a promising tool for conservation practice as scaling up to genome-wide …
Whole‐genome sequencing approaches for conservation biology: Advantages, limitations and practical recommendations
AP Fuentes‐Pardo, DE Ruzzante - Molecular ecology, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Whole‐genome resequencing (WGR) is a powerful method for addressing fundamental
evolutionary biology questions that have not been fully resolved using traditional methods …
evolutionary biology questions that have not been fully resolved using traditional methods …
A field guide to whole‐genome sequencing, assembly and annotation
Genome sequencing projects were long confined to biomedical model organisms and
required the concerted effort of large consortia. Rapid progress in high‐throughput …
required the concerted effort of large consortia. Rapid progress in high‐throughput …
The contribution of historical processes to contemporary extinction risk in placental mammals
Species persistence can be influenced by the amount, type, and distribution of diversity
across the genome, suggesting a potential relationship between historical demography and …
across the genome, suggesting a potential relationship between historical demography and …
The value of reference genomes in the conservation of threatened species
Conservation initiatives are now more crucial than ever—over a million plant and animal
species are at risk of extinction over the coming decades. The genetic management of …
species are at risk of extinction over the coming decades. The genetic management of …
[HTML][HTML] Bridging the conservation genetics gap by identifying barriers to implementation for conservation practitioners
Despite its recognised importance for species' persistence, integrating genetics into
conservation management has proved problematic, creating a “conservation genetics gap” …
conservation management has proved problematic, creating a “conservation genetics gap” …
Conservation genomics of natural and managed populations: building a conceptual and practical framework
The boom of massive parallel sequencing (MPS) technology and its applications in
conservation of natural and managed populations brings new opportunities and challenges …
conservation of natural and managed populations brings new opportunities and challenges …
Threatened Species Initiative: Empowering conservation action using genomic resources
CJ Hogg, K Ottewell, P Latch… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Globally, 15,521 animal species are listed as threatened by the International Union for the
Conservation of Nature, and of these less than 3% have genomic resources that can inform …
Conservation of Nature, and of these less than 3% have genomic resources that can inform …
From promise to practice: pairing non-invasive sampling with genomics in conservation
MA Russello, MD Waterhouse, PD Etter, EA Johnson - PeerJ, 2015 - peerj.com
Conservation genomics has become an increasingly popular term, yet it remains unclear
whether the non-invasive sampling that is essential for many conservation-related studies is …
whether the non-invasive sampling that is essential for many conservation-related studies is …
Next‐generation metrics for monitoring genetic erosion within populations of conservation concern
Genetic erosion is a major threat to biodiversity because it can reduce fitness and ultimately
contribute to the extinction of populations. Here, we explore the use of quantitative metrics to …
contribute to the extinction of populations. Here, we explore the use of quantitative metrics to …