Article
Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss.
Nature - 1 Feb 2025
Shaw Robyn E, Farquharson Katherine A, Bruford Michael W, Coates David J, Elliott Carole P, Mergeay Joachim, Ottewell Kym M, Segelbacher Gernot, Hoban Sean, Hvilsom Christina, Pérez-Espona Sílvia, Ruņģis Dainis, Aravanopoulos Filippos, Bertola Laura D, Cotrim Helena, Cox Karen, Cubric-Curik Vlatka, Ekblom Robert, Godoy José A, Konopiński Maciej K, Laikre Linda, Russo Isa-Rita M, Veličković Nevena, Vergeer Philippine, Vilà Carles, Brajkovic Vladimir, Field David L, Goodall-Copestake William P, Hailer Frank, Hopley Tara, Zachos Frank E, Alves Paulo C, Biedrzycka Aleksandra, Binks Rachel M, Buiteveld Joukje, Buzan Elena, Byrne Margaret, Huntley Barton, Iacolina Laura, Keehnen Naomi L P, Klinga Peter, Kopatz Alexander, Kurland Sara, Leonard Jennifer A, Manfrin Chiara, Marchesini Alexis, Millar Melissa A, Orozco-terWengel Pablo, Ottenburghs Jente, Posledovich Diana, Spencer Peter B, Tourvas Nikolaos, Unuk Nahberger Tina, van Hooft Pim, Verbylaite Rita, Vernesi Cristiano, Grueber Catherine E
Abstract excerpt
Mitigating loss of genetic diversity is a major global biodiversity challenge1-4. To meet recent international commitments to maintain genetic diversity within species5,6, we need to understand relationships between threats, conservation management and genetic diversity change. Here we conduct a global analysis of genetic diversity change via meta-analysis of all available temporal measures of genetic diversity...
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