| Title: | Biodiversity genomics research practices require harmonising to meet stakeholder needs in conservation |
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| Authors: | ID Bužan, Elena (Author)
ID de Guttry, Christian (Author)
ID Bortoluzzi, Chiara (Author)
ID Street, Nathaniel R. (Author)
ID Lucek, Kay (Author)
ID Rosling, Anna (Author)
ID Ometto, Lino (Author)
ID Mouton, Alice (Author)
ID Marins, Luísa S. (Author)
ID José Ruiz-López, María (Author)
ID Melo-Ferreira, José (Author)
ID Ottosson, Elisabet (Author)
ID Mazzoni, Camila J. (Author)
ID Waterhouse, Robert M. (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Buzan_Elena_2025.pdf (808,76 KB)
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 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mec.70001
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FAMNIT - Faculty of Mathematics, Science and Information Technologies
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| Abstract: | Biodiversity resilience relies on genetic diversity, which sustains the evolutionary potential of organisms in dynamic ecosystems. Genomics is a powerful tool for accurately estimating genetic diversity across genomes of species and populations. However, integration of genomic data into conservation efforts faces challenges due to the heterogeneity of approaches employed. Establishing common sets of standards for genomic data production and analysis is essential to consistently interpret results and clearly communicate outcomes to stakeholders. While the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) community has contributed significantly to the standardisation of reference genome methodologies in synergy with other initiatives, there is now an urgent need to extend these principles to downstream analyses. ERGA aims to build on its experience to help establish harmonised approaches in applied biodiversity genomics research, aligned with ongoing efforts to define standardised metrics for measuring and reporting genetic diversity. Establishing consensus on best practices for genome-wide data generation methods and applications will substantially increase accuracy, interpretability, and comparability, together with enhanced stakeholder capacities. By identifying key opportunities and challenges, as well as conducting preliminary stakeholder mapping and examining case studies, the goal is to build an inclusive framework that ensures the relevance and widespread adoption of these best practices: fostering trust and confidence in genomics research practices to meet stakeholder needs in biodiversity conservation. We call upon the broader research community to join efforts in establishing these approaches, recognising the importance of participation of end-users, to foster the integration of genomic data into the toolkit for measuring and reporting genetic diversity. |
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| Keywords: | best practices, biodiversity genomics, genome-wide genetic diversity, stakeholder engagement, standardisation, whole genome resequencing data |
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| Publication date: | 26.06.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-15 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. , iss. , [article no.] e70001 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/RUP-21387  |
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| UDC: | 574.1 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1365-294X |
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| DOI: | 10.1111/mec.70001 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 240904195 |
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| Publication date in RUP: | 01.07.2025 |
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