Conservation genetics and genomics of threatened vertebrates in China. (20th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fan, Huizhong; Hu, Yibo; Wu, Qi; Nie, Yonggang; Yan, Li; Wei, Fuwen
• Is Part Of: Journal of genetics and genomics. Volume 45:Number 11(2018)
• Page Start: 593
• Page End: 601
• Publication Date: 2018-11-20
• Subjects: Conservation genetics -- Conservation genomics -- Threatened species -- Adaptation -- Evolution; Genetics -- Periodicals; Genomics -- Periodicals; 576.505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jgg.2018.09.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1673-8527

Abstract

Abstract: Conservation genetics and genomics are two independent disciplines that focus on using new techniques in genetics and genomics to solve problems in conservation biology. During the past two decades, conservation genetics and genomics have experienced rapid progress. Here, we summarize the research advances in the conservation genetics and genomics of threatened vertebrates (e.g., carnivorans, primates, ungulates, cetaceans, avians, amphibians and reptiles) in China. First, we introduce the concepts of conservation genetics and genomics and their development. Second, we review the recent advances in conservation genetics research, including noninvasive genetics and landscape genetics. Third, we summarize the progress in conservation genomics research, which mainly focuses on resolving genetic problems relevant to conservation such as genetic diversity, genetic structure, demographic history, and genomic evolution and adaptation. Finally, we discuss the future directions of conservation genetics and genomics.