Translating genomic advances into biodiversity conservation

CJ Hogg - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2024 - nature.com
A key action of the new Global Biodiversity Framework is the maintenance of genetic
diversity in all species to safeguard their adaptive potential. To achieve this goal, a …

The application gap: Genomics for biodiversity and ecosystem service management

M Heuertz, SB Carvalho, J Galindo, B Rinkevich… - Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The conservation of biodiversity from the genetic to the community levels is fundamental for
the continual provision of ecosystem services (ES), the benefits that ecosystems provide to …

Genetic diversity goals and targets have improved, but remain insufficient for clear implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

S Hoban, MW Bruford, JM da Silva, WC Funk… - Conservation …, 2023 - Springer
Genetic diversity among and within populations of all species is necessary for people and
nature to survive and thrive in a changing world. Over the past three years, commitments for …

Bringing together approaches to reporting on within species genetic diversity

D O'Brien, L Laikre, S Hoban… - Journal of Applied …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Genetic diversity is one of the three main levels of biodiversity recognised in the Convention
on Biological Diversity (CBD). Fundamental for species adaptation to environmental change …

Monitoring status and trends in genetic diversity for the Convention on Biological Diversity: An ongoing assessment of genetic indicators in nine countries

S Hoban, JM da Silva, A Mastretta‐Yanes… - Conservation …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Recent scientific evidence shows that genetic diversity must be maintained, managed, and
monitored to protect biodiversity and nature's contributions to people. Three genetic diversity …

Estimation of contemporary effective population size in plant populations: limitations of genomic datasets

R Gargiulo, V Decroocq… - Evolutionary …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Effective population size (N e) is a pivotal evolutionary parameter with crucial implications in
conservation practice and policy. Genetic methods to estimate N e have been preferred over …

Too simple, too complex, or just right? Advantages, challenges, and guidance for indicators of genetic diversity

S Hoban, JM da Silva, A Hughes, ME Hunter… - Bioscience, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Measuring genetic diversity of wild species using DNA-based data remains resource
intensive and time consuming for nearly all species. However, genetic assessments are …

A pragmatic approach for integrating molecular tools into biodiversity conservation

LD Bertola, A Brüniche‐Olsen… - … Science and Practice, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Molecular tools are increasingly applied for assessing and monitoring biodiversity and
informing conservation action. While recent developments in genetic and genomic methods …

[HTML][HTML] Practical application of indicators for genetic diversity in CBD post-2020 global biodiversity framework implementation

H Thurfjell, L Laikre, R Ekblom, S Hoban… - Ecological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Genetic diversity is a key aspect of biological variation for the adaptability and survival of
populations of species and must be monitored to assure maintenance. We used data from …

Population genomic diversity and structure in the golden bandicoot: a history of isolation, extirpation, and conservation

K Rick, M Byrne, S Cameron, SJB Cooper, J Dunlop… - Heredity, 2023 - nature.com
Using genetic information to develop and implement conservation programs is vital for
maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. Evaluation of the genetic variability within …