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  • Genomics
  • Population Genetics

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  • Traditional conservation genetics faces limitations in assessing genetic variation and adaptive potential.
  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies offer powerful new tools to overcome these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications are revolutionizing conservation genetics.
  • To illustrate the connection between NGS technologies and key research questions in conservation genomics.
  • To discuss the future perspectives of conservation genomics programs.

Main Methods:

  • Genome-wide screening of thousands of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers using NGS.
  • Distinguishing between neutral and non-neutral genetic markers to identify signals of selection.
  • Facilitating the study of gene expression to understand gene-environment interactions.

Main Results:

  • NGS enables more representative estimation of genetic variation within and between populations.
  • Identification of markers under selection provides insights into functional genetic variation and local adaptation.
  • NGS facilitates mechanistic studies of inbreeding depression and gene-environment-fitness interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Conservation genomics, powered by NGS, significantly enhances our understanding of evolutionary processes relevant to conservation.
  • The application of NGS is crucial for addressing complex conservation challenges like inbreeding depression and local adaptation.
  • Future conservation genetics programs should leverage NGS to gain deeper insights into species' adaptive capacities.