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Fisheries
Wenyi Zhang, Sufei Jiang, Khamis Rabii Salumy, Zhongya Xuan, Yiwei Xiong, Shubo Jin, Yongsheng Gong, Yan Wu, Hui Qiao, Hongtuo Fu
Summary: This study investigated the genetic diversity and population structure of M. nipponense in China using D-loop region sequences. The results showed high genetic diversity among the eight populations, abundant gene flow, but non-significant population expansion.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
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Zoology
Eric Ndayishimiye, Winnie Eckardt, Alison W. Fletcher
Summary: The study found that endangered golden monkeys frequently damage crops, causing economic losses for farmers around the national park. Through surveys and workshops, the impact of this behavior on both monkeys and farmers was evaluated, and mitigation measures were discussed. Behavioral observations indicated that monkeys exhibit increased vigilance and decreased social behavior when foraging in farmland. The results highlight the need to improve management measures and explore alternatives to promote positive coexistence between monkeys and farmers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nattakan Ariyaraphong, Tanawat Pansrikaew, Kornsuang Jangtarwan, Jitmat Thintip, Worapong Singchat, Nararat Laopichienpong, Tavun Pongsanarm, Thitipong Panthum, Aorarat Suntronpong, Syed Farhan Ahmad, Narongrit Muangmai, Adisorn Kongphoemph, Apinya Wongsodchuen, Sanya Intapan, Wiyada Chamchumroon, Mongkol Safoowong, Prateep Duengkae, Kornsorn Srikulnath
Summary: The Chinese goral faces a decline in genetic diversity and reproductive fitness due to inbreeding in captive breeding, increasing the risk of population decline and extinction. Management strategies based on subpopulations and haplotypes are suggested to maximize genetic variability for successful conservation.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Astrid Vik Stronen, Marjeta Konec, Barbara Boljte, Ivica Boskovic, Dragan Gacic, Ana Galov, Miklos Heltai, Maja Jelencic, Franc Kljun, Ivan Kos, Tamara Kovacic, Jozsef Lanszki, Krunoslav Pintur, Bostjan Pokorny, Tomaz Skrbinsek, Franz Suchentrunk, Laszlo Szabo, Nikica Sprem, Kristijan Tomljanovic, Hubert Potocnik
Summary: Research reveals different genetic clusters of golden jackals in the Adriatic Coast and the Balkan-Pannonian region, with Slovenian jackals showing few signs of Dalmatian ancestry, indicating a potential immigration from outside the study area. Additional samples from eastern regions are needed for further resolution.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Zeliang Wang, Yi Lin, Xiongcai Gou, Jincheng Du, Maolin Wang
Summary: In this study, genetic variation in ten populations of C. yunnanensis in Sichuan Province was assessed using nine SSR markers. The results revealed high genetic diversity in C. yunnanensis, with the population divided into three clusters. This study provides valuable information for genetic improvement efforts.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Xianliang Zhu, Rong Zou, Huizhen Qin, Shengfeng Chai, Jianmin Tang, Yingying Li, Xiao Wei
Summary: In this study, the genetic diversity and population structure of wild and ex situ populations of Camellia tunghinensis were investigated. Direct transplanting of wild seedlings was found to be more effective in preserving the genetic diversity of endangered plants. The study also identified moderate differentiation among ex situ populations and between ex situ and wild populations. Furthermore, core germplasms were extracted for future conservation and management of the golden camellia and other rare plants.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kylie M. Cairns, Mathew S. Crowther, Heidi G. Parker, Elaine A. Ostrander, Mike Letnic
Summary: Admixture between canid species is a concern in wildlife management. By genotyping 402 wild dingoes and comparing them with domestic dogs using SNP genotyping, the study reveals at least five distinct dingo populations in Australia and limited evidence of dog admixture in wild dingoes. These findings challenge previous reports and support the use of genome-wide SNP genotyping to inform dingo management policy and legislation.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Deogratias Tuyisingize, Beth A. Kaplin, Winnie Eckardt, Abel Musana, Damien Caillaud
Summary: Habitat loss and fragmentation pose significant threats to primate populations worldwide. The golden monkey, a critically endangered species, is limited to small forest fragments in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density and distribution of this subspecies, as well as the threats it faces, remain poorly understood.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Deogratias Tuyisingize, Beth A. Kaplin, Winnie Eckardt, Abel Musana, Damien Caillaud
Summary: Habitat loss and fragmentation pose major threats to the Endangered golden monkey Cercopithecus mitis kandti. This study conducted surveys in Volcanoes National Park and Gishwati-Mukura National Park in Rwanda to estimate golden monkey density and examine potential threats. The results showed stable population densities in Volcanoes National Park, mainly in the bamboo zone, while lower densities were observed in the Gishwati Forest. Limited habitat, illegal activities, and presence of feral dogs were identified as threats to the survival of golden monkeys in Rwanda.
Article
Forestry
Lin Chen, Tingting Pan, Huirong Qian, Min Zhang, Guodong Yang, Xianrong Wang
Summary: Osmanthus serrulatus is an endemic spring-flowering species in China facing the threat of extinction, with high genetic diversity but population differentiation. Concentrated distribution and human interference are identified as primary factors in its endangerment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emily Humble, Jane Hosegood, Gary Carvalho, Mark de Bruyn, Simon Creer, Guy M. W. Stevens, Amelia Armstrong, Ramon Bonfil, Mark Deakos, Daniel Fernando, Niv Froman, Lauren R. Peel, Stephen Pollett, Alessandro Ponzo, Joshua D. Stewart, Sabine Wintner, Rob Ogden
Summary: Understanding population connectivity and genetic diversity is crucial for conservation, but it remains challenging for globally threatened marine megafauna. This study uses a comparative framework to investigate the genetic differentiation and diversity of manta rays, revealing higher connectivity and heterozygosity in oceanic manta rays. The findings also emphasize the potential impact of fisheries on population dynamics.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sufei Jiang, Yiwei Xiong, Lijuan Zhang, Wenyi Zhang, Yalu Zheng, Jisheng Wang, Shubo Jin, Yongsheng Gong, Yan Wu, Hui Qiao, Hongtuo Fu
Summary: In this study, the genetic diversity and population structure of 22 wild populations of Macrobrachium nipponense across China were investigated using D-loop region sequences. Significant variations and differentiation were observed among the populations. The phylogenetic tree showed two distinct branches, indicating low gene flow between populations. The neutral test and mismatch distribution results suggested a stable population growth without expansion. Based on these findings, a joint resources protection and management strategy is recommended for the sustainable use of M. nipponense.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sandro Bottaro, Giovanni Bussi, Kresten Lindorff-Larsen
Summary: This study predicted the structure and dynamics of RNA stem loops in the 5'UTR of the SARS-CoV-2 genome using extensive molecular dynamics simulations, revealing rich dynamics and specific structural rearrangements. These findings could provide insights into the structural features and functional roles of RNA molecules.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Valentina Lucia Astrid Laface, Carmelo Maria Musarella, Agostino Sorgona, Giovanni Spampinato
Summary: The study analyzed the population structure and dynamics of the precious endemic species Salvia ceratophylloides in the suburban environments of Reggio Calabria, Southern Italy, and identified that disturbance factors directly affect the demographic viability and structure of populations, with different populations structured differently based on the level of anthropogenic disturbances.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Amado Manuel Canales Vergara, Amparo Martinez Martinez, Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo, Martina Macri, Pablo Rigoberto Andino Najera, Nelson Antonio Duchi Duchi, Paula Alexandra Toalombo Vargas
Summary: Mitochondrial DNA analysis revealed that the Ecuadorian Pillareno Creole pig populations are genetically influenced by European and Iberian pigs. These creole pigs, important for food production, have experienced genetic erosion due to the introduction of transboundary pig breeds. The study suggests the establishment of an official breeding program for the conservation and valuation of these creole populations.
