Conservation Genetics in Mammals
Integrative Research Using Novel Approaches
Jorge Ortega (Redaktør) ; Jesus E. Maldonado (Redaktør)
This book focuses on the use of molecular tools to study small populations of rare and endangered mammals, and presents case
studies that apply an evolutionary framework to address innovative questions in the emerging field of mammalian conservation genomics using a highly diverse set of novel molecular tools. Les mer
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This book focuses on the use of molecular tools to study small populations of rare and endangered mammals, and presents case
studies that apply an evolutionary framework to address innovative questions in the emerging field of mammalian conservation
genomics using a highly diverse set of novel molecular tools. Novel and more precise molecular technologies now allow experts
in the field of mammology to interpret data in a more contextual and empirical fashion and to better describe the evolutionary
and ecological processes that are responsible for the patterns they observe.
The book also demonstrates how recent advances in genetic/genomic technologies have been applied to assess the impact of environmental/anthropogenic changes on the health of small populations of mammals. It examines a range of issues in the field of mammalian conservation genomics, such as the role that the genetic diversity of the immune system plays in disease protection and local adaptation; the use of noninvasive techniques and genomic banks as a resource for monitoring and restoring populations; the structuring of population by physical barriers; and genetic diversity. Further, by integrating research from a variety of areas - including population genetics, molecular ecology, systematics, and evolutionary and conservation biology - it enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of the conservation biology of mammals that are at increasing risk of extinction at local, regional and global scales. As such, it offers a unique resource for a broad readership interested in the conservation biology of mammals and conservation management strategies to better preserve biodiversity.
The book also demonstrates how recent advances in genetic/genomic technologies have been applied to assess the impact of environmental/anthropogenic changes on the health of small populations of mammals. It examines a range of issues in the field of mammalian conservation genomics, such as the role that the genetic diversity of the immune system plays in disease protection and local adaptation; the use of noninvasive techniques and genomic banks as a resource for monitoring and restoring populations; the structuring of population by physical barriers; and genetic diversity. Further, by integrating research from a variety of areas - including population genetics, molecular ecology, systematics, and evolutionary and conservation biology - it enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of the conservation biology of mammals that are at increasing risk of extinction at local, regional and global scales. As such, it offers a unique resource for a broad readership interested in the conservation biology of mammals and conservation management strategies to better preserve biodiversity.
(1) Introduction on different applications of molecular tools to answer novel questions in the field of population genetics/genomics
of endangered mammals (Mike Bruford, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, UK).- (2) Climate change impact at the genetic
level: patterns in the Couesi's rice rat Oryzomys couesi (Ella Vazquez Dominguez, Instituto de Ecologia, UNAM, Mexico).- (3)
Use of molecular and demographic data to prioritize populations of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) from Chihuahua,
Mexico for conservation (Luis Eguiarte Fruns, Instituto de Ecologia, UNAM, Mexico).- (4) Anthropogenic and Historic Movements
of American Black Bears Shape Contemporary Population Structure (Emily Puckett, Division of Molecular Sciences, University
of Missouri, USA).- (5) How many ESUs are of conservation interest within some species of Neotropical carnivores (Felidae,
Canidae, Ursidae, Mustelidae and Procyonidae)? : Individual mitocondrial genes versus mitogenomics (Manuel Ruiz Garcia, Departamento
de Biologia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Spain).- (6) Phylogeographic footprint of armadillo colonization in North America
(Maria Clara Arteaga,Departamento de Biologia de la Conservacion, Mexico).- (7) Koala conservation in Queensland: a role for
a living genome bank in genetic rescue? (Jenny Seddon, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Australia).-
(8) Noninvasive genetics sheds light on the status, phylogeography, and evolution of the most elusive carnivores: The case
of the snow leopard (Jan Janecka, Department of Biological Sciences, Duquesne University, USA).- (9) Documenting genetic diversity
in changing populations for management and conservation (Jennifer Leonard, Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, Estacion
Biologica de Donana, Spain).- (10) Conservation genetic of gray brocket deer (Mazama gouazoubira) in the southern of the distribution
range (Susana Gonzalez, Departamento de Biodiversidad y Genetica, Universidad de Uruguay).- (11) Noninvasive Genetic Monitoring
of the Elusive European Wildcat as a Tool for Science-Based Wildlife Conservation (Katharina Steyer, Seckenberg Research Institute,
Germany).- (12) Conservation genetics in bats: current progress and future prospects (Serena Dool, University of Greifswald,
Germany).- (13) From dung to demography: Using noninvasive methods to study elephants inside and outside protected areas (Lori
Eggert, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Missouri, USA).- (14) Effect of the habitat connectivity in the genetic
variability of the Volcano rabbit (Romerolagus diazi) (Jorge Ortega/Leslie Montes/Jose Antonio Guerrero, Escuela Nacional
de Ciencias Biologicas, Instituto Politecnico Nacional).- (15) Different immune system diversity for city life: comparing
major histocompatiblity complex alleles in San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) (Jesus Maldonado/Tammy R Wilbert,
Masoumeh Sikaroodi, Brian Cypher, Christine Van Horn Job, Katherine Ralls, and Patrick M. Gillevet, Center for Conservation
Genomics, Smithsonian Institue, Washington, DC, USA).- (16) Conclusion: current state and future prospects of conservation
genomics in mammals (Jorge Ortega, Jesus Maldonado).