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Horticulture
Xiang Li, Minghui Zhao, Yujin Xu, Yan Li, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiyang Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the population genetic structure and genetic differentiation of Pinus koraiensis in northeast China, revealing significant genetic differentiation among populations with high levels of genetic diversity within populations. The results provide valuable genetic information for future genome-wide association studies and breeding programs, contributing to the conservation and management strategies for this valuable conifer species.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
J. Andrew DeWoody, Avril M. Harder, Samarth Mathur, Janna R. Willoughby
Summary: The importance of genetic diversity in conservation biology cannot be overstated, as it is closely tied to evolutionary fitness and crucial for conservation efforts. In the Anthropocene, responsible management should prioritize the conservation of ecosystems, communities, populations, individuals, and their underlying genetic diversity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eric Wootton, Claude Robert, Jolle Taillon, Steeve Cote, Aaron B. A. Shafer
Summary: In this study, the relationships between measures of inbreeding, genomic constraint, and mutational load were investigated in white-tailed deer, caribou, and mountain goat. The results showed that mountain goats had higher inbreeding coefficients and more evolutionarily constrained regions compared to caribou and white-tailed deer. Additionally, white-tailed deer had the highest mutational load, followed by caribou, while mountain goats had the lowest.
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Microbiology
Nebai Mesanza, Irene Barnes, Ariska van der Nest, Rosa Raposo, Monica Berbegal, Eugenia Iturritxa
Summary: Lecanosticta acicola is a harmful pathogen that significantly affects Pinus radiata plantations in Spain, leading to high disease incidence and severity. A study was conducted to understand the intrinsic factors of this pathogenic species in new and older plantations. The genetic diversity, population structure, and spreading ability of the pathogen were determined in Northern Spain, where the majority of Pinus radiata plantations are located. Two lineages, the prevalent southern lineage and the scarce northern lineage, were identified, and evidence for sexual reproduction was found among the 22 multilocus genotypes detected.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
C. H. Frere, G. D. O'Reilly, K. Strickland, A. Schultz, K. Hohwieler, J. Hanger, D. de Villiers, R. Cristescu, D. Powell, W. Sherwin
Summary: The genetic consequences of population subdivision in human-impacted landscapes are significant for long-term evolution. This study analyzes the effects of population subdivision on genetic diversity using koala population data and proposes a method to evaluate mitigation measures.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Patricia Escalante-Pliego, Noemi Matias-Ferrer, Patricia Rosas-Escobar, Gabriela Lara-Martinez, Karol Sepulveda-Gonzalez, Rodolfo Raigoza-Figueras
Summary: The study focuses on the genetic diversity of the captive population of Mesoamerican scarlet macaws at Xcaret Park, revealing a relatively high level of genetic variation. The findings indicate that the genetic diversity in Xcaret has been maintained, likely due to the reproductive management strategy implemented. The captive population shows levels of genetic diversity comparable to wild populations of the species, making it an important resource for reintroduction projects in the region.
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Ecology
Russell S. Pfau, Ashley N. Kozora, Ana B. Gatica-Colima, Philip S. Sudman
Summary: This study examined the genetic diversity of the desert pocket gopher, Geomys arenarius, using multilocus nuclear and mitochondrial DNA sequence data. The research found two subspecies of this endemic species, each with distinct genetic differences. Mapping of potentially habitable soils revealed barriers to dispersal. Populations of the southern subspecies had higher genetic diversity, possibly due to greater availability of suitable soils or higher food density.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Christoph Rosche, Annett Baasch, Karen Runge, Philipp Brade, Sabrina Trager, Christian Parisod, Isabell Hensen
Summary: This study used historical DNA to investigate local extinctions in the Biscutella laevigata subsp. gracilis populations in Central Germany. The results showed that gene flow was affected by spatial distance and floristic composition, and highlighted the potential of floristic composition as a predictor of functional connectivity. The study also found a negative relationship between sampling year and heterozygosity and germination.
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Plant Sciences
Ben Belden Mugula, Samuel Kuria Kiboi, James Ireri Kanya, Anthony Egeru, Paul Okullo, Manuel Curto, Harald Meimberg
Summary: The increasing demand for ornamental, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products has led to the exploitation of plant species globally, with African Sandalwood facing the risk of endangerment in Sub-Saharan Africa. The species poses taxonomic challenges and population decline, highlighting the need for further research and conservation efforts in the region.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yu-Min Ju, Jui-Hsien Wu, Po-Hsun Kuo, Kui-Ching Hsu
Summary: This study investigated the genetic diversity and structure of the native population of Candidia barbata, a freshwater fish species in Taiwan, as well as the sources of human-intervention populations. The findings revealed that the native populations were distributed in different regions of Taiwan, while the human-intervention populations originated from multiple sources, including native populations and aquarium stocks. The effective size of the populations significantly declined, and the native populations could be categorized into three distinct management units.
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Plant Sciences
Tam Minh Nguyen, Duy Dinh Vu, Hien Phan Dang, Xuan Thi Tuyet Bui, Hong Phan Lan Nguyen, Duc Minh Nguyen
Summary: Moderate levels of genetic diversity and differentiation were found in Anisoptera costata. Population divergence during the Younger Dryas was detected. The anthropogenic disturbance significantly impacted the genetic diversity of the species in low tropical forests.
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Parasitology
Jeffrey D. Kovach, Jeffrey C. Long, Lucio M. Barbosa, Ana Rafaela Silva Simoes Moura, Luciano K. Silva, Mitermayer G. Reis, Ronald E. Blanton
Summary: The study identified and evaluated Schistosoma mansoni microsatellites, finding 27 unique, polymorphic, and easily scored microsatellites distributed across all seven autosomal chromosomes. Using a set number of microsatellites can improve accuracy and precision for diversity and differentiation indices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Katalin Szabo, Doru Pamfil, Alexandru Sabin Badarau, Monica Harta
Summary: The study analyzed the genetic diversity and population structure of eight populations of Astragalus exscapus subsp. transsilvanicus using SRAP markers. The results showed low genetic diversity within populations and high genetic diversity among populations, potentially influenced by fragmentation, insect pollination, population size, and specific environmental conditions.
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Plant Sciences
Noelle L. Anglin, Ronald Robles, Genoveva Rossel, Rocio Alagon, Ana Panta, Robert L. Jarret, Norma Manrique, David Ellis
Summary: The study genotyped the entire sweetpotato collection housed by CIP, revealing a significant proportion of genetic identity errors that were corrected. A phylogenetic tree was constructed based on morphological descriptors, showing high redundancy in materials from Peru and Latin America. Population structure analysis identified four ancestral populations, with lower gene flow in germplasm from Peru, Ecuador, and Africa. This study marks the first report of genotyping an entire sweetpotato germplasm collection, providing important data for genetic resource conservation and utilization.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Romualdas Lapickis, Loreta Griciuviene, Arturas Kibisa, Indre Lipatova, Asta Aleksandraviciene, Irma Razanske, Marlena Wojciechowska, Marta Kloch, Wanda Olech, Algimantas Paulauskas
Summary: The genetic diversity and structure of European bison in Lithuania were examined using microsatellite markers and mtDNA sequences. The study found that the Lithuanian population has a different genetic structure compared to populations in Poland, Germany, and Sweden. It also revealed low genetic variation in the Lithuanian bison population, with two haplotypes observed in the mtDNA sequences.
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Oceanography
Andreu Santin, Jordi Grinyo, Stefano Ambroso, Maria J. Uriz, Andrea Gori, Carlos Dominguez-Carrio, Josep-Maria Gili
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART I-OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
(2018)
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Zoology
Mirco Carella, Maria J. Uriz
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marta Turon, Joan Caliz, Leire Garate, Emilio O. Casamayor, Maria J. Uriz
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sonia de Caralt, Janina Gonzalez, Xavier Turon, Maria J. Uriz
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Biodiversity Conservation
M. Carella, G. Agell, M. J. Uriz
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Oceanography
A. Santin, J. Grinyo, S. Ambroso, M. J. Uriz, C. Dominguez-Carrio, J. M. Gili
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jana Verdura, Cristina Linares, Enric Ballesteros, Rafel Coma, Maria J. Uriz, Nathaniel Bensoussan, Emma Cebrian
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Rym Bachetarzi, Sonia Dilmi, Maria J. Uriz, Maite Vazquez-Luis, Salud Deudero, Chafika Rebzani-Zahaf
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Microbiology
Marta Turon, Maria J. Uriz, Daniel Martin
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Microbiology
Marta Turon, Joan Caliz, Xavier Triado-Margarit, Emilio O. Casamayor, Maria J. Uriz
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
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Oceanography
Andreu Santin, Jordi Grinyo, Maria Jesus Uriz, Josep Maria Gili, Pere Puig
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART I-OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Andreu Santin, Jordi Grinyo, Maria Jesus Uriz, Claudio Lo Iacono, Josep Maria Gili, Pere Puig
Summary: Cold-water coral reefs (CWC) in the Mediterranean Sea are considered biodiversity hotspots, with sponge fauna within these habitats being poorly explored. The study provides new insights on sponge fauna associated with CWC in the Mediterranean, including the discovery of new species. While Mediterranean CWC appear as poriferan biodiversity hotspots, the current diversity values only represent a small fraction of the actual fauna.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andreu Santin, Maria-Jesus Uriz, Javier Cristobo, Joana R. Xavier, Pilar Rios
Summary: Sponges are difficult to properly identify, especially in simple skeleton sponges and remote deep-sea environments. Researchers have discovered four new species in the Melonanchora genus and reassigned Melonanchora from the Okhotsk Sea to other genera. This study highlights the complexity of sponge taxonomy and the importance of accurate classification.
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Social Work
Maria-Jesus uriz, Juan-Jesus Viscarret, Alberto Ballestero
Summary: This article examines the ethical decision-making processes of social work professionals in Spain during the first wave of COVID-19. The study reveals the challenges faced by social workers in prioritizing the wellbeing of service-users while respecting their autonomy, as well as the need for innovative approaches to provide support and resources in crisis situations.
QUALITATIVE SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Marta Turon, Maria J. Uriz
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)