Article
Monitoring of species' genetic diversity in Europe varies greatly and overlooks potential climate change impacts.
Nature ecology & evolution - 1 Feb 2024
Pearman Peter B, Broennimann Olivier, Aavik Tsipe, Albayrak Tamer, Alves Paulo C, Aravanopoulos F A, Bertola Laura D, Biedrzycka Aleksandra, Buzan Elena, Cubric-Curik Vlatka, Djan Mihajla, Fedorca Ancuta, Fuentes-Pardo Angela P, Fussi Barbara, Godoy José A, Gugerli Felix, Hoban Sean, Holderegger Rolf, Hvilsom Christina, Iacolina Laura, Kalamujic Stroil Belma, Klinga Peter, Konopiński Maciej K, Kopatz Alexander, Laikre Linda, Lopes-Fernandes Margarida, McMahon Barry John, Mergeay Joachim, Neophytou Charalambos, Pálsson Snæbjörn, Paz-Vinas Ivan, Posledovich Diana, Primmer Craig R, Raeymaekers Joost A M, Rinkevich Baruch, Rolečková Barbora, Ruņģis Dainis, Schuerz Laura, Segelbacher Gernot, Kavčič Sonnenschein Katja, Stefanovic Milomir, Thurfjell Henrik, Träger Sabrina, Tsvetkov Ivaylo N, Velickovic Nevena, Vergeer Philippine, Vernesi Cristiano, Vilà Carles, Westergren Marjana, Zachos Frank E, Guisan Antoine, Bruford Michael
Abstract excerpt
Genetic monitoring of populations currently attracts interest in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity but needs long-term planning and investments. However, genetic diversity has been largely neglected in biodiversity monitoring, and when addressed, it is treated separately, detached from other conservation issues, such as habitat alteration due to climate change. We report an accounting of...
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