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Genomic consequences of a century of inbreeding and isolation in the Danish wild boar population

Demographic events such as series of bottlenecks impact the genetic variation and adaptive potential of populations. European megafauna, such as wild boars (Sus scrofa), have experienced severe climatic and size fluctuations that have shaped their genetic variation. Habitat fragmentation as well as human-mediated translocations have further contributed to the complex demographic history of European wild boar. Danish wild boars represent an extreme case of a small and isolated population founded by four wild boars from Germany. Here, we explore the genetic composition of the Danish wild boar population in Klelund. We genotyped all 21 Danish wild boars that were recently transferred from the source population in Lille Vildmose into the Klelund Plantation to establish a novel wild boar population. We compared the Danish wild boars to high‐density single nucleotide polymorphism genotypes from a comprehensive reference set of 1263 wild and domesticated pigs, including 11 individuals from Ulm, one of two presumed founder locations in Germany. Our findings support the European wild background of the Danish population and no traces of gene flow with wild or domesticated pigs were found. The narrow genetic origin of the Danish wild boars is illustrated by extremely long and frequent runs of homozygous stretches in their genomes, indicative of recent inbreeding. This study provides the first insights into one of the most inbred wild boar populations globally established a century ago from a narrow base of only four founders. --

opencc-zeroDec 2021View details →
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Genomic associations with poxvirus across divergent island populations in Berthelot's pipit

<p><span>Understanding the mechanisms and genes that enable animal populations to adapt to pathogens is important from an evolutionary, health and conservation perspective. Berthelot's pipit (<em>Anthus berthelotii</em>) experiences extensive and consistent spatial heterogeneity in </span><span>avian pox infection pressure across its range of island populations</span><span>, thus providing an excellent system with which to examine how pathogen-mediated selection drives spatial variation in immunogenetic diversity. Here we test for evidence of genetic variation associated with avian pox at both an individual and population-level. At the individual level, we find no evidence that variation in MHC class I and TLR4 (both known to be important in recognising viral infection) was associated with pox infection within two separate populations. However, using genotype-environment association (Bayenv) in conjunction with genome-wide (ddRAD-seq) data, we detected strong associations between population-level avian pox prevalence and allele frequencies of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at a number of sites across the genome. These sites were located within genes </span><span>involved in cellular </span><span>stress signalling and immune responses, many of which have previously been associated with responses to viral infection in humans and other animals. Consequently, our analyses indicates that pathogen-mediated selection may play a role in shaping genomic variation among relatively recently colonised island bird populations and highlights the utility of genotype-environment associations for identifying candidate genes potentially involved in host-pathogen interactions.</span></p>

opencc-zeroMay 2022View details →
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Dataset to study the population genomics of introduced Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758)) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: repeated introductions since colonial times with multiple sources

<p>During colonial times, Nile tilapia <em>Oreochromis niloticus</em> (Linnaeus, 1758) was introduced in non-native parts of the Congo Basin (Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC) for the first time. Currently, it is the most farmed cichlid in the DRC, and is present throughout the Congo Basin. Although Nile tilapia has been reported as an invasive species, documentation of historical introductions into this basin and its consequences are scant. Here, we study the genetic consequences of these introductions by genotyping 213 Nile tilapia from native and introduced regions, focussing on the Congo Basin. Additionally, 48 specimens from 16 other tilapia species were included to test for hybridisation. Using RAD sequencing (27 611 SNPs), we discovered genetic admixture with other tilapia species in several morphologically identified Nile tilapia from the Congo Basin, stressing their ability to interbreed and the potential threat they cause to the genetic integrity of native tilapias. Populations from the Upper Congo and those from the Middle-Lower Congo are strongly differentiated. The former show genetic similarity with Nile tilapia from the White Nile, while specimens from the Benue Basin and Lake Kariba are similar to Nile tilapia from the Middle-Lower Congo, suggesting independent introductions using different sources. We conclude that the presence of Nile tilapia in the Congo Basin results from independent introductions, reflecting the dynamic aquaculture history, and that their introduction probably leads to genetic interactions with native tilapias, which could lower their fitness. We therefore urge to avoid introductions of Nile tilapia in non-native regions and to use native tilapias in future aquaculture efforts.</p>

opencc-zeroMay 2022View details →
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Population analysis of retrotransposons in giraffe genomes supports RTE decline and widespread LINE1 activity in Giraffidae

<p>The majority of structural variation in genomes is caused by insertions of transposable elements (TEs). In mammalian genomes, the main TE fraction is made up of autonomous and non-autonomous non-LTR retrotransposons commonly known as LINEs and SINEs (Long and Short Interspersed Nuclear Elements). Here we present one of the first population-level analysis of TE insertions in a non-model organism, the giraffe. Giraffes are ruminant artiodactyls, one of the few mammalian groups with genomes that are colonized by putatively active LINEs of two different clades of non-LTR retrotransposons, namely the LINE1 and RTE/BovB LINEs as well as their associated SINEs. We analyzed TE insertions of both types, and their associated SINEs in three giraffe genome assemblies, as well as across a population level sampling of 48 individuals covering all extant giraffe species. Results The comparative genome screen identified 139,525 recent LINE1 and RTE insertions in the sampled giraffe population. The analysis revealed a drastically reduced RTE activity in giraffes, whereas LINE1 is still actively propagating in the genomes of extant (sub)-species. In concert with the extremely low activity of the giraffe RTE, we also found that RTE-dependent SINEs, namely Bov-tA and Bov-A2, have been virtually immobile in the last 2 million years. Despite the high current activity of the giraffe LINE1, we did not find evidence for the presence of currently active LINE1-dependent SINEs. TE insertion heterozygosity rates differ among the different (sub)-species, likely due to divergent population histories. Conclusions The horizontally transferred RTE/BovB and its derived SINEs appear to be close to inactivation and subsequent extinction in the genomes of extant giraffe species. This is the first time that the decline of a TE family has been meticulously analyzed from a population genetics perspective. Our study shows how detailed information about past and present TE activity can be obtained by analyzing large-scale population-level genomic data sets.</p>

opencc-zeroDec 2020View details →
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Assessing population structure and genetic diversity in U.S. Suffolk sheep to define a framework for genomic selection

<p>Long-term sustainability of breeds depends on having sufficient genetic diversity for adaptability to change, whether driven by climatic conditions or by priorities in breeding programs. Genetic diversity in Suffolk sheep in the U.S. was evaluated in four ways: 1) using genetic relationships from pedigree data [(n=64,310 animals recorded in the U.S. National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP)]; 2) using molecular data (n=304 Suffolk genotyped with the OvineHD BeadChip); 3) comparing Australian (n=109) and Irish (n=55) Suffolk sheep to those in the U.S. using molecular data; and 4) assessing genetic relationships (connectedness) among active Suffolk flocks (n=18) in NSIP. By characterizing genetic diversity, a goal was to define the structure of a reference population for use for genomic selection strategies in this breed. Pedigree-based mean inbreeding level for the most recent year of available data was 5.5%. Ten animals defined 22.8% of the current gene pool. The effective population size (N<sub>e</sub>) ranged from 27.5 to 244.2 based on pedigree and was 79.5 based on molecular data. Expected (H<sub>E</sub>) and observed (H<sub>O</sub>) heterozygosity were 0.317 and 0.306, respectively. Model-based population structure included 7 subpopulations. From Principal Component Analysis, countries separated into distinct populations. Within the U.S. population, flocks formed genetically disconnected clusters. A decline in genetic diversity over time was observed from both pedigree and genomic-based derived measures with evidence of population substructure as measured by F<sub>ST</sub>. Using these measures of genetic diversity, a framework for establishing a genomic reference population in U.S. Suffolk sheep engaged in NSIP was proposed.</p>

opencc-zeroJun 2022View details →
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Population genomics of an emergent tri-species hybrid zone

<p>Isolating barriers that drive speciation are commonly studied in the context of two-species hybrid zones. There is however evidence that more complex introgressive relationships are common in nature. Here, we use field observations and genomic analysis, including the sequencing and assembly of a novel reference genome, to study an emergent hybrid zone involving two colliding hybrid zones of three woodpecker species: red-breasted, red-naped, and yellow-bellied sapsuckers (<em>Sphyrapicus ruber</em>, <em>S. nuchalis</em>, and <em>S. varius</em>). Surveys of the area surrounding Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, show that all three species are sympatric, and Genotyping-by-Sequencing identifies hybrids from each species pair and birds with ancestry from all three species. Observations of phenotypes and genotypes of mated pairs provide evidence for assortative mating, though there is some heterospecific pairing. Hybridization is more extensive in this tri-species hybrid zone than in two di-species hybrid zones. However, there is no evidence of a hybrid swarm, and admixture is constrained to contact zones, so we classify this region as a tension zone and invoke selection against hybrids as a likely mechanism maintaining species boundaries. Analysis of sapsucker age classes does not show disadvantages in hybrid survival to adulthood, so we speculate the selection upholding the tension zone may involve hybrid fecundity. Gene flow among all sapsuckers in di-species hybrid zones suggests introgression likely occurred before the formation of this tri-species hybrid zone and might result from bridge hybridization, vagrancies, or other three-species interactions. </p>

opencc-zeroDec 2021View details →
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Data from: Population genomics reveal deep divergence and strong geographical structuring in the Hengduan Mountains

<p>We used restriction site-associated DNA sequencing to generate 1,907 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and four-kb of plastid sequence in species of the <em>Gentiana hexaphylla</em> complex (Gentianaceae). We performed genetic clustering with spatial and non-spatial models, phylogenetic reconstructions, and ancestral range estimation, with the aim of addressing the processes influencing the diversification of <em>G</em>. <em>hexaphylla</em> in the HM. Here, the SNP data and plastid sequence alignments are provided.</p>

opencc-zeroAug 2022View details →
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Combining GWAS and population genomic analyses to characterize coevolution in a legume-rhizobia symbiosis

<p>The mutualism between legumes and rhizobia is clearly the product of past coevolution. However, the nature of ongoing evolution between these partners is less clear. To characterize the nature of recent coevolution between legumes and rhizobia, we used population genomic analysis to characterize selection on functionally annotated symbiosis genes as well as on symbiosis gene candidates identified through a two-species association analysis. For the association analysis, we inoculated each of 202 accessions of the legume host <em>Medicago truncatula</em> with a community of 88 <em>Ensifer meliloti</em> strains. Multi-strain inoculation, which better reflects the ecological reality of rhizobial selection in nature than single-strain inoculation, allows strains to compete for nodulation opportunities and host resources and for hosts to preferentially form nodules and provide resources to some strains. We found extensive host by symbiont, <em>i.e.</em>, genotype-by-genotype, effects on rhizobia fitness and some annotated rhizobia genes bear signatures of recent positive selection. However, neither genes responsible for this variation nor annotated host symbiosis genes are enriched for signatures of either positive or balancing selection. This result suggests that stabilizing selection dominates selection acting on symbiotic traits and that variation in these traits is under mutation-selection balance. Consistent with the lack of positive selection acting on host genes, we found that among-host variation in growth was similar whether plants were grown with rhizobia or N-fertilizer, suggesting that the symbiosis may not be a major driver of variation in plant growth in multi-strain contexts.</p>

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High-density genomic data reveal fine-scale population structure and pronounced islands of adaptive divergence in lake whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) from Lake Michigan

<p>Understanding patterns of genetic structure and adaptive variation in natural populations is crucial for informing conservation and management. Past genetic research using 11 microsatellite loci identified six genetic stocks of lake whitefish (<em>Coregonus clupeaformis</em>) within Lake Michigan, USA. However, ambiguity in genetic stock assignments suggested those neutral microsatellite markers did not provide adequate power for delineating lake whitefish stocks in this system, prompting calls for a genomics approach to investigate stock structure. Here, we generated a dense genomic dataset to characterize population structure and investigate patterns of neutral and adaptive genetic diversity among lake whitefish populations in Lake Michigan. Using Rapture sequencing, we genotyped 829 individuals collected from 17 baseline populations at 197,588 SNP markers after quality filtering. Although the overall pattern of genetic structure was similar to the previous microsatellite study, our genomic data provided several novel insights. Our results indicated a large genetic break between the northwestern and eastern sides of Lake Michigan, and we found a much greater level of population structure on the eastern side compared to the northwestern side. Collectively, we observed five genomic islands of adaptive divergence on five different chromosomes. Each island displayed a different pattern of population structure, suggesting that combinations of genotypes at these adaptive regions are facilitating local adaptation to spatially heterogenous selection pressures. Additionally, we identified a large linkage disequilibrium block of ~8.5 Mb on chromosome 20 that is suggestive of a putative inversion but with a low frequency of the minor haplotype. Our study provides a comprehensive assessment of population structure and adaptive variation that can help inform management of Lake Michigan's lake whitefish fishery and highlights the utility of incorporating adaptive loci into fisheries management. </p>

opencc-zeroSep 2022View details →
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Population genomics of a predatory mammal reveals patterns of decline and impacts of exposure to toxic toads

<p>Mammal declines across northern Australia are one of the major biodiversity loss events occurring globally. There has been no regional assessment of the implications of these species declines for genomic diversity. To address this, we conducted a species-wide assessment of genomic diversity in the northern quoll (<em>Dasyurus hallucatus</em>), an Endangered marsupial carnivore. We used next-generation sequencing methods to genotype 10,191 SNPs in 352 individuals from across a 3220 km length of the continent, investigating patterns of population genomic structure and diversity, and identifying loci showing signals of putative selection. We found strong heterogeneity in the distribution of genomic diversity across the continent, characterised by (1) biogeographic barriers driving hierarchical population structure through long-term isolation, and (2) severe reductions in diversity resulting from population declines, exacerbated by the spread of introduced toxic cane toads (<em>Rhinella marina</em>). These results warn of a large ongoing loss of genomic diversity and associated adaptive capacity as mammals decline across northern Australia. Encouragingly, populations of the northern quoll established on toad-free islands by translocations appear to have maintained most of the initial genomic diversity after 16 years. By mapping patterns of genomic diversity within and among populations, and investigating these patterns in the context of population declines, we can provide conservation managers with data critical to informed decision-making. This includes the identification of populations that are candidates for genetic management, the importance of remnant island and insurance/translocated populations for the conservation of genetic diversity, and the characterisation of putative evolutionarily significant units.</p>

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Genome-wide population structure and admixture analysis reveals weak differentiation among Ugandan goat breeds

<p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>Uganda is endowed with a large population of goats from predominantly indigenous breeds reared in diverse production systems, whose existence is threatened by crossbreeding with exotic Boer goats. Knowledge about the genetic characteristics and relationships among these Ugandan goat breeds and the potential admixture of the exotic breed Boer is still limited. Using a medium density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) panel, we assessed the genetic diversity, population structure and admixture in six Ugandan goat breeds. Samples from five indigenous Ugandan goat breeds including Mubende (n=29), Kigezi (n=29), Small East African (n=29), Sebei (n=29) and Karamojong (n=15), and the exotic breed Boer (n=13) from different agro-ecological regions of Uganda were genotyped using the GoatSNP50 BeadChip. Analysis of genotype data revealed high levels of polymorphism with the proportion of polymorphic SNPs ranging from 0.885 in Kigezi to 0.928 in Sebei. The overall mean genetic diversity indices across breeds for <em>H<sub>O</sub></em> and <em>H<sub>E</sub></em> was 0.355±0.147 and 0.384±0.143 respectively. Principle components, genetic distances and ADMIXTURE analyses revealed weak population sub-structuring among the breeds. Principle components separate Kigezi and weakly Small East African from other indigenous goats. Sebei and Karamojong are tightly entangled together while Mubende occupies a more central position with high admixture from all other local breeds. The Boer breed showed a unique cluster from the Ugandan indigenous goat breeds. The results reflect common ancestry but also some level of geographical differentiation. ADMIXTURE and four population test analyses further revealed gene-flow from Boer to Ugandan indigenous goat breeds and varying levels of admixture among the Ugandan indigenous breeds. Generally, moderate to high levels of genetic variability were observed in the Ugandan goat breeds. Our findings provide useful insight to devise strategies to maintain genetic diversity in local goat breeds from Uganda and to design appropriate breeding programs to exploit within breed diversity and heterozygote advantage in cross-breeding schemes.</p>

opencc-by-4.0Oct 2017View details →
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SNP data (DArTseq) for population genomics of Araucaria bidwillii

<p><span>We took Araucaria bidwillii leaf DNA samples from a total of 31 sites and 171 samples, representing 3 sites from a northern population in the Australian Wet Tropics and 28 sites from a southern population in Southeast Queensland, Australia. </span>SNP data was obtained from genotyping-by-sequencing platform Divesity Arrays Technology (DArTseq) and the resultant dataset has not been processed for quality control.</p>

opencc-zeroMay 2024View details →
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Data from: Genome-wide scans reveal selection signatures and cross-population variation in South African and European beef cattle breeds

<p>In genetics and evolutionary biology, the concept of selection signatures is used to describe specific patterns in the genome that are associated with the process of natural selection.  These selection signatures provide insights into how evolutionary forces have shaped a population over time.In this study, a total of 96 samples were collected in several farms from four different cattle breeds, namely South African indigenous Nguni (n = 28) and Bonsmara (n = 21), Scottish Angus (n = 22), and Swedish Simmental (n = 25). Genotyped samples were subjected to quality control, and a total of 105,675 SNPs from 78 individuals remained for further analysis. Genomic signatures of positive selection within each breed were identified using the Integrated Haplotype Score (iHS) method, and cross-population comparison analysis  using cross-population extended haplotype homozygosity ( XP-EHH), relative extended haplotype homozygosity (Rsb), and fixation index (Fst) methods, to assess the genetic differences between breeds. The results from the iHS method revealed selection signatures in two genomic regions for Bonsmara, six for Simmental, four for Nguni, and one for Angus cattle.  Ten regions were found to be under selection, with BTA 12 being shared between Nguni and Bonsmara. Comparisons across populations using  Rsb, and Fst methods performed better and  revealed the most specific genomic regions that varied in selection between breeds. Gene annotation analyses linked candidate genes to several Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL). For example, in Simmental cattle's FAM110B gene was linked to carcass weight and body confirmation score. Bonsmara showed fewer candidate genes, such as CDK8 and FLT1, whereas Angus had none on BTA 18. Nguni identified potential genes such as CRB1, PLAG2GA, and VASH2, with CDK8 shared by Bonsmara and Nguni on BTA 12. Further cross-population studies revealed candidate genes associated with certain traits, genes including as PLCXD3, FAM149B1, and GRIK2 for Bonsmara versus Nguni, and SLIT2 and TSPAN9 for Simmental vs Angus. The study also emphasised gene related to meat quality, reproduction, health, illnesses, fertility, and body conformation score. Gene interaction study with the STRING database revealed a network of 63 candidate genes, demonstrating the structure of genetic connections, some biological processes. The study found that iHS performed well in population analysis with Nguni cattle, having exhibited the highest number of signatures across the genome, and significant signatures were also seen in comparisons between Nguni and Bonsmara using the Fst and Rsb methods. Furthermore, the study discovered that a bigger number of genes were connected with various traits, including sperm count and insemination per conception, sensitivity to bovine respiratory disease, and ease of calving. This genomic analysis underlined the relevance of the genetic relying which distinguishes distinct breeds. This understanding has the potential to significantly enhance selective breeding and increase desirable traits in cattle herds. This genomic analysis underlined the significance of the genetic basis for breed-specific traits. This understanding has the potential to drastically improve selective breeding and increase desirable traits in cattle herds.</p>

opencc-zeroMay 2024View details →
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Genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms reveal the genetic diversity and population structure of Creole goats from northern Peru

<p>Goat farming constitutes a significant source of income for farmers in northern Peru. There is currently an absence of information about the genetics of Peruvian Creole goats that would enable us to understand their origins and genetic spread. The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic diversity of Creole goats from northern Peru using SNP markers. This study involved the collection of 192 male Creole goats from three key goat production regions in northern Peru. These goat samples were genotyped using the GGPGoat70k SNP panel. To explore the genetic influence of other breeds on Peruvian Creole goats, our dataset was combined with previously published SNP genotypes. External data set includes multiple breeds genotypes sampled from Argentina, Brazil, Spain, and Alpine breed from Italy, France, and Switzerland. After quality control 52,832 autosomal SNPs were used to assess genetic diversity in the Peruvian goats. For the population structure analysis of the merged data 20,513 common SNPs were used. Estimations for expected heterozygosity (H<sub>e</sub>), observed heterozygosity (H<sub>o</sub>), and inbreeding coefficient (F<sub>IS</sub>) were computed for the Peruvian groups. AMOVA, principal component analysis and ADMIXTURE were conducted to evaluate the population structure in the two data sets, Peru and merged. The results revealed a considerable genetic diversity, with H<sub>o</sub> values ranging from 0.40 to 0.41 for the Peruvian sampling groups, and inbreeding coefficient was notably low for Peruvian goat. The population structure analysis demonstrated a distinction (p&lt; 0.05) from other breeds. These findings suggest a level of genetic differentiation of the Peruvian goat population among other breeds, although further research is needed considering samples from other Peruvian areas. We expect this study will contribute to define genetic management strategies to prevent the loss of genetic diversity in Peruvian goat populations and for upcoming advancements in this field.</p>

opencc-zeroMay 2024View details →
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Data from: Responses of population structure and genomic diversity to climate change and fishing pressure in a pelagic fish

<p><span>The responses of marine species to environmental changes and anthropogenic pressures (e.g. fishing) interact with ecological and evolutionary processes that are not well understood. Knowledge of changes in the distribution range and genetic diversity of species and their populations into the future is essential for the conservation and sustainable management of resources.</span><span> Almaco jack (<em>Seriola rivoliana</em>) is<em> </em>a pelagic fish with high importance to fisheries and aquaculture in the Pacific Ocean. </span><span>In this study, we assessed contemporary genomic diversity and structure in loci that are putatively under selection (outlier loci) and determined their potential functions.  Utilizing a combination of genotype-environment association, spatial distribution models, and demogenetic simulations, we modeled the effects of cl</span><span>imate change (under three different RCP scenarios) and fishing pressure on the species' geographic distribution and genomic diversity and structure to 2050 and 2100.</span><span> Our results show that most of the outlier loci identified were related to biological and metabolic processes that may be associated with temperature and salinity. Contemporary genomic structure showed three populations—two in the Eastern Pacific (</span><span>Cabo San Lucas </span><span>and Eastern Pacific) and one in the Central Pacific (</span><span>Hawaii</span><span>). Future projections suggest a loss of suitable habitat and potential range contractions for most scenarios, while fishing pressure decreased population connectivity. Our results suggest that future climate change scenarios and fishing pressure will affect the genomic structure and genotypic composition of <em>S. rivoliana</em> and lead to loss of genomic diversity in populations distributed in the eastern-central Pacific Ocean, which could have profound effects in fisheries that depend on this resource.</span></p>

opencc-zeroJun 2024View details →
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Data from: A genome-guided strategy for climate resilience in American chestnut restoration populations

<p>The American chestnut (<em>Castanea dentata</em>) is a functionally extinct tree species that was decimated by an invasive fungal pathogen in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century. An understanding of the genomic architecture of local adaptation in wild American chestnut was necessary in order to deploy locally adapted, disease-resistant American chestnut populations. Here, we characterize the genomic basis of climate adaptation in remnant wild American chestnut, develop new computational methods, and evaluate the adaptive genomic content captured within backcross breeding populations. Whole genome re-sequencing data of 356 trees from Sandercock et al. (2022) coupled with genotype-environment association methods identified 18483 climate associated loci.</p>

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Reversing the decline of threatened koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) populations in New South Wales: Using genomics to enhance conservation outcomes

<p>Genetic management is a critical component of threatened species conservation. Understanding spatial patterns of genetic diversity is essential for evaluating the resilience of fragmented populations to accelerating anthropogenic threats. Nowhere is this more relevant than on the Australian continent, which is experiencing an ongoing loss of biodiversity that exceeds any other developed nation. Using a proprietary genome complexity reduction-based method (DArTSeq), we generated a data set of 3,239 high quality Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) to investigate spatial patterns and indices of genetic diversity in the koala (<em>Phascolarctos cinereus</em>), a highly specialised folivorous marsupial that is experiencing rapid and widespread population declines across much of its former range.<strong> </strong>Our findings demonstrate that current management divisions across the state of New South Wales (NSW) do not fully represent the distribution of genetic diversity among extant koala populations, and that care must be taken to ensure that translocation paradigms based on these frameworks do not inadvertently restrict gene flow between populations and regions that were historically interconnected. We also recommend that koala populations should be prioritised for conservation action based on the scale and severity of the threatening processes that they are currently faced with, rather than placing too much emphasis on their perceived value (e.g., as reservoirs of potentially adaptive alleles), as our data indicate that existing genetic variation in koalas is primarily partitioned amongst individual animals. As such, the extirpation of koalas from any part of their range represents a potentially critical reduction of genetic diversity for this iconic Australian species.</p>

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Population genomics of the southern giraffe

<p>Dataset used in the study "Population genomics of the southern giraffe".&nbsp;</p> <p>Variant calling data of 110 Individuals, 97 Southern giraffe, 1 Okapi, 12 Masai giraffe.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Available as VCF and BEAGLE format:</p> <p>Dataset 1 contains all individuals and sites.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dataset 2 contains all individuals and unlinked sites (Linkage Disequilibrium Pruning).</p> <p>Dataset 3 contains only Southern giraffe individuals and all sites.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dataset 4 contains only Southern giraffe individuals and only unlinked sites.&nbsp;</p>

opencc-by-4.0Sep 2024View details →
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LD Estimated from 1k Genomes CEU Population

<p>These data contain estimated pairwise r^2 for variants with allele frequency greater than 0.05 in the 1000 Genomes CEU population. They were estimated using LDshrink (https://github.com/stephenslab/LDshrink). R^2 is only reported when the estimate is greater than 0.1.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For each chromosome there are two files:</p> <p>chr&lt;chr&gt;_AF0.5_0.1.RDS is an R object containing a data frame with three columns: rowsnp, colsnp, and r2</p> <p>chr&lt;chr&gt;_AF0.5_snpdata.RDS is an R object containing a data frame with information for every SNP meeting the allele frequency cutoff.</p>

opencc-by-4.0Oct 2018View details →
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MAPNET Population Genomics Workshop Content: Whole genome sequencing of Bactericera cockerelli

<p>Materials for the Workshop &quot;Getting Started with Low Coverage Population Genomics&quot; , Otago University, 22 March&nbsp;2019. Alignment files for whole-genome sequence of N=143 Tomato and&nbsp;Potato Psyllids (<em>Bactericera cockerelli)</em>&nbsp; from 4 New Zealand , 1 Californian and 1 Honduran populations.&nbsp; Data files represent 250 kbp of one scaffold of a draft assembly.</p> <p>This data was&nbsp;&nbsp;generated by the&nbsp; Plant and Food Research in research programme&nbsp; funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) .&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/MapNetNZ/Pop-Genomics-Workshop2019">Wokshop GitHub Repo</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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International Brain Laboratory public data

The International Brain Laboratory public data releases expose standardized mouse decision-making experiments, including Neuropixels recordings, widefield calcium imaging, behavior, and session metadata accessed through the ONE API.

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