Genomics and the challenging translation into conservation practice

Abstract

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.

Published in

Trends in ecology & evolution
2015, volume: 30, number: 2, pages: 78-87

SLU Authors

• Norman, Anita

  • Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Global goals (SDG)

SDG15 Life on land

UKÄ Subject classification

Forest Science
Ecology

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2014.11.009

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/64337