This is the blog for GW students taking Human Evolutionary Genetics. This site is for posting interesting tidbits on: the patterns and processes of human genetic variation;human origins and migration; molecular adaptations to environment, lifestyle and disease; ancient and forensic DNA analyses; and genealogical reconstructions.

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Non-Potluck Post: Plant Conservation Genetics


Bretschneidera sinensis is an endangered, protected wild plant in China. It is described as a "relic of the ancient Tertiary tropical flora" endemic to Asia. Before this study, little was known about its genetics and phylogeography. The goal of this paper was to figure out the current phylogeographic patterns and infer the past population dynamics of the plant, and to make recommendations for its conservation in certain regions of China. Results indicated 5 discrete and isolated historic populations and informed the selection of primary protection units. The study is a good example of the application of genetics to conservation of extant but endangered species.

Article here: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189034#

First post from PLoS ONE.

Kim Foecke

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