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Genetic mixing in conservation translocations increases diversity of a keystone threatened species, Bettongia lesueur.
Molecular ecology - 1 Sept 2025
Nistelberger Heidi M, Roycroft Emily, Macdonald Anna J, McArthur Shelley, White Lauren C, Grady Patrick G S, Pierson Jennifer, Sims Colleen, Cowen Saul, Moseby Katherine, Tuft Katherine, Moritz Craig, Eldridge Mark D B, Byrne Margaret, Ottewell Kym
Abstract excerpt
Translocation programmes are increasingly being informed by genetic data to monitor and enhance conservation outcomes for both natural and established populations. These data provide a window into contemporary patterns of genetic diversity, structure and relatedness that can guide managers in how to best source animals for their translocation programmes. The inclusion of historical samples, where possible,...
Topics
- Animals
- Genetic Variation
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Endangered Species
- Genetics, Population
- Australia
- Heterozygote
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
