Biodiversity is defined as the presence of a variety of living organisms on the Earth that is
essential for human survival. However, anthropogenic activities are causing the sixth mass …

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 …

Highlights•Human disturbances are driving the current biodiversity crisis.•Fundamental
biodiversity challenges include biodiversity discovery, loss, and preservation.•The omics …

For small and isolated populations, the increased chance of mating between related
individuals can result in a substantial reduction in individual and population fitness. Despite …

The concept of ecotypes is complex, partly because of its interdisciplinary nature, but the
idea is intrinsically valuable for evolutionary biology and applied conservation. The complex …

Massive defaunation and high extinction rates have become characteristic of the
Anthropocene. Genetic effects of population decline can lead populations into an extinction …

A few iconic examples have proven the value of facilitated gene flow for counteracting
inbreeding depression and staving off extinction; yet, the practice is often not implemented …

The global rate of wildlife extinctions is accelerating, and the persistence of many species
requires conservation breeding programs. A central paradigm of these programs is to …

Introduction As ecological disasters loom, forests play a crucial role in mitigating climate
change and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This …

Genetic diversity is frequently described using heterozygosity, particularly in a conservation
context. Often, it is estimated using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs); however, it has …