Naslov
Ancient and historical DNA in conservation policy

Autori
Jensen, Evelyn ; Díez-del-Molino, David ; Gilbert, Thomas ; Bertola, Laura ; Borges, Filipa ; Cubric- Curik, Vlatka ; Navascués, Miguelde ; Frandsen, Peter ; Heuertz, Myriam ; Hvilsom, Christina ; Jiménez-Mena, Belén ; Miettinen, Antti ; Moest, Markus ; Pečnerová, Patricia ; Barnes, Ian ; Vernesi, Cristiano

Izvornik
Trends in ecology & evolution (0169-5347) 37 (2022); 420-429

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
biodiversity ; conservation genetics ; population genomics ; genetic diversity

Sažetak
Genetic diversity within species and populations is necessary for long-term survival and thus constitutes a key component of preserving biodiversity, but until now, it has rarely been integrated into conservation policies. Ancient and historical genetic data [ancient/historical DNA (a/hDNA)], such as those from specimens stored in natural history collections, can add a temporal dimension to conservation genetic inferences by providing baseline levels of diversity that contemporary data can be compared with and help guide conservation actions. To increase the use and impact of a/hDNA research in preserving biodiversity, genetic indicators must be explicitly included in conservation policies, the benefits and limitations of using a/hDNA need to be clearly communicated to all conservation actors, and relationships between academics, museums, conservation practitioners, and policy makers must be strengthened.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija, Poljoprivreda (agronomija), Arheologija

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