A pragmatic approach for integrating molecular tools into biodiversity conservation

Laura D Bertola; Anna Brueniche-Olsen; Francine Kershaw; Isa-Rita M Russo; Anna J. MacDonald; Paul Sunnucks; Michael W. Bruford; Carlos Daniel Cadena; Kyle M. Ewart; Mark de Bruyn; Mark D.B. Eldridge; Richard Frankham; Juan M. Guayasamin; Catherine E Grueber; Thierry B. Hoareau; Sean Hoban; Paul A. Hohenlohe; Margaret E. Hunter; Antoinette Kotze; Josiah Kuja; Robert C. Lacy; Linda Laikre; Nathan Lo; Mariah H. Meek; Joachim Mergeay; Cinnamon Mittan-Moreau; Linda Neaves; David O'Brien; Joel W. Ochieng; Rob Ogden; Pablo Orozco-terWengel; Monica Paez-Vacas; J. C. Pierson; Katherine Ralls; Robyn E Shaw; Etotepe A. Sogbohossou; Adam Stow; Tammy Steeves; Cristiano Vernesi; Gernot Segelbacher; Mrinalini Watsa

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A pragmatic approach for integrating molecular tools into biodiversity conservation

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A pragmatic approach for integrating molecular tools into biodiversity conservation

Laura D Bertola, Anna Brueniche-Olsen, Francine Kershaw, Isa-Rita M Russo, Anna J. MacDonald, Paul Sunnucks, Michael W. Bruford, Carlos Daniel Cadena, Kyle M. Ewart, Mark de Bruyn, …

Conservation science and practice, Vol.6(1), e13053

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13053

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Abstract

Biodiversity & Conservation

Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Science & Technology

Conservation and biodiversity

Genomics

Rehabilitation or conservation of terrestrial environments

Molecular tools are increasingly applied for assessing and monitoring biodiversity and informing conservation action. While recent developments in genetic and genomic methods provide greater sensitivity in analysis and the capacity to address new questions, they are not equally available to all practitioners: There is considerable bias across institutions and countries in access to technologies, funding, and training. Consequently, in many cases, more accessible traditional genetic data (e.g., microsatellites) are still utilized for making conservation decisions. Conservation approaches need to be pragmatic by tackling clearly defined management questions and using the most appropriate methods available, while maximizing the use of limited resources. Here we present some key questions to consider when applying the molecular toolbox for accessible and actionable conservation management. Finally, we highlight a number of important steps to be addressed in a collaborative way, which can facilitate the broad integration of molecular data into conservation.

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Title: A pragmatic approach for integrating molecular tools into biodiversity conservation
Authors/Creators: Laura D Bertola (Author) - University of Copenhagen
Anna Brueniche-Olsen (Author) - University of Copenhagen
Francine Kershaw (Author) - Natural Resources Defense Council
Isa-Rita M Russo (Author) - Cardiff University
Anna J. MacDonald (Author) - Australian Antarctic Division
Paul Sunnucks (Author) - Monash University
Michael W. Bruford (Author) - Cardiff University
Carlos Daniel Cadena (Author) - Universidad de Los Andes
Kyle M. Ewart (Author) - The University of Sydney
Mark de Bruyn (Author) - Griffith University
Mark D.B. Eldridge (Author) - Australian Museum
Richard Frankham (Author) - Macquarie University
Juan M. Guayasamin (Author) - Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Catherine E Grueber (Author) - The University of Sydney
Thierry B. Hoareau (Author) - International Wildlife Consultants (United Kingdom)
Sean Hoban (Author) - Morton Arboretum
Paul A. Hohenlohe (Author) - University of Idaho
Margaret E. Hunter (Author) - United States Geological Survey
Antoinette Kotze (Author) - South African National Biodiversity Institute
Josiah Kuja (Author) - University of Copenhagen
Robert C. Lacy (Author) - Chicago Zoological Society
Linda Laikre (Author) - Stockholm University
Nathan Lo (Author) - The University of Sydney
Mariah H. Meek (Author) - Michigan State University
Joachim Mergeay (Author) - Research Institute for Nature and Forest
Cinnamon Mittan-Moreau (Author) - Michigan State University
Linda Neaves (Author) - Australian National University
David O'Brien (Author) - NatureScot, Inverness, Scotland
Joel W. Ochieng (Author) - University of Nairobi
Rob Ogden (Author) - Roslin Institute
Pablo Orozco-terWengel (Author) - Cardiff University
Monica Paez-Vacas (Author) - Centro Jambatu de Investigación y Conservación de Anfibios
J. C. Pierson (Author) - Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Katherine Ralls (Author) - Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Robyn E Shaw (Author) - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Etotepe A. Sogbohossou (Author) - Université d'Abomey-Calavi
Adam Stow (Author) - Macquarie University
Tammy Steeves (Author) - University of Canterbury
Cristiano Vernesi (Author) - Fondazione Edmund Mach
Gernot Segelbacher (Author) - University of Freiburg
Mrinalini Watsa (Author) - Zoological Society of San Diego
Publication Details: Conservation science and practice, Vol.6(1), e13053
Publisher: Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Society for Conservation Biology.
Number of pages: 15
Identifiers: 991005794172907891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.64 Phylogenetics & Genomics; 3.64.71 Genetic Diversity
Web Of Science research areas: Biodiversity Conservation
ESI research areas: Agricultural Sciences