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- Title
Genomics and the future of conservation genetics.
- Authors
Allendorf, Fred W.; Hohenlohe, Paul A.; Luikart, Gordon
- Abstract
We will soon have complete genome sequences from thousands of species, as well as from many individuals within species. This coming explosion of information will transform our understanding of the amount, distribution and functional significance of genetic variation in natural populations. Now is a crucial time to explore the potential implications of this information revolution for conservation genetics and to recognize limitations in applying genomic tools to conservation issues. We identify and discuss those problems for which genomics will be most valuable for curbing the accelerating worldwide loss of biodiversity. We also provide guidance on which genomics tools and approaches will be most appropriate to use for different aspects of conservation.
- Subjects
GENOMICS; CONSERVATION genetics; BIODIVERSITY; SPECIES; BIODIVERSITY conservation; BIOLOGICAL variation
- Publication
Nature Reviews Genetics, 2010, Vol 11, Issue 10, p697
- ISSN
1471-0056
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1038/nrg2844