Article
Adaptive value of marginal populations: integrating selective signals, neutral processes and temporal scales.
Heredity - 1 Jun 2026
Lara-Romero Carlos, Iriondo José M, García-Fernández Alfredo, Morente-López Javier, Sacristán-Bajo Sandra, González-Martínez Santiago C
Abstract excerpt
The importance of populations inhabiting ecologically marginal areas has been extensively debated and shown to depend largely on their adaptive value. These populations may harbour unique genetic combinations essential for long-term resilience. This study investigates the adaptive value of margin...
Topics
- Selection, Genetic
- Genetics, Population
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Genetic Variation
- Gene Flow
- Adaptation, Physiological
- Exome Sequencing
- Adaptation, Biological