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Genomics and the challenging translation into conservation practice

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Evelyn Jensen

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Abstract

© 2014 Elsevier Ltd.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 data can improve traditional conservation genetic inferences and provide qualitatively novel insights. However, the generation of genomic data and subsequent analyses and interpretations remain challenging and largely confined to academic research in ecology and evolution. This generates a gap between basic research and applicable solutions for conservation managers faced with multifaceted problems. Before the real-world conservation potential of genomic research can be realized, we suggest that current infrastructures need to be modified, methods must mature, analytical pipelines need to be developed, and successful case studies must be disseminated to practitioners.


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Author(s): Shafer ABA, Wolf JBW, Alves PC, Bergstrom L, Bruford MW, Brannstrom I, Colling G, Dalen L, De Meester L, Ekblom R, Fawcett KD, Fior S, Hajibabaei M, Hill JA, Hoezel AR, Hoglund J, Jensen EL, Krause J, Kristensen TN, Krutzen M, McKay JK, Norman AJ, Ogden R, Osterling EM, Ouborg NJ, Piccolo J, Popovic D, Primmer CR, Reed FA, Roumet M, Salmona J, Schenekar T, Schwartz MK, Segelbacher G, Senn H, Thaulow J, Valtonen M, Veale A, Vergeer P, Vijay N, Vila C, Weissensteiner M, Wennerstrom L, Wheat CW, Zielinski P

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Trends in Ecology and Evolution

Year: 2015

Volume: 30

Issue: 2

Pages: 78-87

Print publication date: 01/02/2015

Online publication date: 17/12/2014

Acceptance date: 01/01/1900

ISSN (print): 0169-5347

ISSN (electronic): 1872-8383

Publisher: Elsevier Ltd

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2014.11.009

DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2014.11.009

PubMed id: 25534246


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