| Title: | Dealing with the complexity of effective population size in conservation practice |
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| Authors: | ID Fedorca, Ancuta Cotovelea (Author)
ID Mergeay, Joachim (Author)
ID Akinyele, Adejoke O. (Author)
ID Albayrak, Tamer (Author)
ID Biebach, Iris (Author)
ID Brambilla, Alice (Author)
ID Burger, Pamela (Author)
ID Bužan, Elena (Author)
ID Čurik, Ino (Author)
ID Gargiulo, Roberta (Author)
ID Westergren, Marjana (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Fedorca_Ancuta_Cotovelea_2024.pdf (2,70 MB)
MD5: C9C08DDCECE2211DF25FDEF0E1B0DD28
 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eva.70031
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Unknown |
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| Typology: | 1.02 - Review Article |
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| Organization: | UPR - University of Primorska
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| Abstract: | Effective population size (Ne) is one of the most important parameters in evolutionary biology, as it is linked to the long-term survival capability of species. Therefore, Ne greatly interests conservation geneticists, but it is also very relevant to policymakers, managers, and conservation practitioners. Molecular methods to estimate Ne rely on various assumptions, including no immigration, panmixia, random sampling, absence of spatial genetic structure, and/or mutation-drift equilibrium. Species are, however, often characterized by fragmented populations under changing environmental conditions and anthropogenic pressure. Therefore, the estimation methods' assumptions are seldom addressed and rarely met, possibly leading to biased and inaccurate Ne estimates. To address the challenges associated with estimating Ne for conservation purposes, the COST Action 18134, Genomic Biodiversity Knowledge for Resilient Ecosystems (G-BiKE), organized an international workshop that met in August 2022 in Brașov, Romania. The overarching goal was to operationalize the current knowledge of Ne estimation methods for conservation practitioners and decision-makers. We set out to identify datasets to evaluate the sensitivity of Ne estimation methods to violations of underlying assumptions and to develop data analysis strategies that addressed pressing issues in biodiversity monitoring and conservation. Referring to a comprehensive body of scientific work on Ne, this meeting report is not intended to be exhaustive but rather to present approaches, workshop findings, and a collection of papers that serve as fruits of those efforts. We aimed to provide insights and opportunities to help bridge the gap between scientific research and conservation practice. |
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| Keywords: | Ne, effective population size, inbreeding |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-17 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 17, iss. 12, [article no.] e70031 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/RUP-20993  |
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| UDC: | 591.526 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1752-4571 |
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| DOI: | 10.1111/eva.70031 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 219190787 |
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| Publication date in RUP: | 04.02.2026 |
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