Population genetic diversity and structure, demographic history, and deleterious mutations analyzed by whole genome resequencing in <i>Salvia daiguii</i> : a plant species with extremely small populations from China

This study integrated multiple population genetic inference methods to elucidate the genetic basis of S. daiguii endangered status at the genomic level. These methods provide an applicable framework for the conservation genomics of plant species with extremely small populations. Moreover, this genetic data further informs the prioritization of conservation units and genetic rescue strategies, contributing to an evidence-based frameworks for global plant conservation.