Abstract “Conservation genomics” encompasses the idea that genome-scale data will
improve the capacity of resource managers to protect species. Although genetic approaches …

Many ecosystems around the world are rapidly deteriorating due to both local and global
pressures, and perhaps none so precipitously as coral reefs. Management of coral reefs …

The genetic enhancement of wild animals and plants for characteristics that benefit human
populations has been practiced for thousands of years, resulting in impressive …

Chestnut blight, caused by Cryphonectria parasitica, is a devastating disease infecting
American and European chestnut trees. The pathogen is native to East Asia and was spread …

Billions of hectares of natural ecosystems have been degraded through human actions. The
global community has agreed on targets to halt and reverse these declines, and the …

Animal and plant species around the world are being challenged by the deleterious effects
of inbreeding, loss of genetic diversity, and maladaptation due to widespread habitat …

The rapid growth in genomic techniques provides the potential to transform how we protect,
manage, and conserve marine life. Further, solutions to boost the resilience of marine …

Forest ecosystems provide important ecological services and resources, from habitat for
biodiversity to the production of environmentally friendly products, and play a key role in the …

The recent extensive loss of biodiversity raises the question of whether organisms will adapt
in time to survive the current era of rapid environmental change, and whether today's …

As the requirements of modern society change, the demand for versatile food, which is not
only nutritious but easily processed and preserved, is increasing. Chestnut, with vast …