Conservation genetics is a relatively new discipline, and yet has rapidly evolved in the last
decade with massive advances in sequencing technologies. Here, we review the newest …

Background In conservation genetics, molecular data can play two fundamental roles that I
will refer to as the mechanistic (or functional) and the inventorial. With respect to the …

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 …

Natural populations currently face a wide variety of threats including climate change, habitat
loss, over-harvesting, invasive species and disease. The most recent report by the …

Conservation Genetics this will reveal characteristics that we must recognize if we are to
protect not just extant populations but their evolutionary future as well. Work is underway that …

It has been 50 years since the landmark paper by Frankel highlighted the importance of
genetic variation for continued evolution in the conservation of species. Despite major …

In this chapter, you will learn about: 1. Why genetic concerns are central to the study of
conservation biology 2. How to measure the genetic attributes of individuals and populations …

Conservation genetics focuses on understanding the role and requirement of genetic
variation for population persistence. However, considerable debate now surrounds the role …

Although the application of population and evolutionary genetic theory and methods to
address issues of conservation relevance has a long history, the formalization of …

The recent revolution in obtaining high-throughput DNA sequence information from virtually
any nonmodel organisms has made it possible to use genomic approaches in wildlife …