Lacking conservation genomics in the giant Galápagos tortoise

Loire Etienne, Galtier Nicolas. 2021. Lacking conservation genomics in the giant Galápagos tortoise. Peer Community Journal, 1:e18, 8 p.

https://doi.org/10.24072/pcjournal.24

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Résumé : Conservation policy in the giant Galpagos tortoise, an iconic endangered animal, has been assisted by genetic markers for 15 years: a dozen loci have been used to delineate thirteen (sub)species, between which hybridization is prevented. Here, comparative re- analysis of a previously published NGS data set reveals a conflict with traditional markers. Genetic diversity and population substructure in the giant Galpagos tortoise are found to be particularly low, questioning the genetic relevance of current conservation practices. Further examination of giant Galapagos tortoise population genomics is critically needed.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : espèce en danger, conservation des ressources, marqueur génétique, génétique animale, biodiversité, génie génétique, génétique des populations

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