The era of reference genomes in conservation genomics

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Authors

Giulio Formenti · Rockefeller University

Kathrin Theißinger · University of Koblenz and Landau

Carlos Fernandes · University of Lisbon

Iliana Bista · Wellcome Sanger Institute

Aureliano Bombarely · University of Milan

Christoph Bleidorn · University of Göttingen

Claúdio Ciofi ·

Abstract

Progress in genome sequencing now enables the large-scale generation of reference genomes. Various international initiatives aim to generate reference genomes representing global biodiversity. These genomes provide unique insights into genomic diversity and architecture, thereby enabling comprehensive analyses of population and functional genomics, and are expected to revolutionize conservation genomics.

Topics & Keywords

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications Genetic diversity and population structure

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: Trends in Ecology & Evolution

Volume 37, Issue 3, pp. 197-202

DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2021.11.008

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