Airports for the genetic rescue of a former agricultural pest.
Journal
Scientific reports
ISSN: 2045-2322
Titre abrégé: Sci Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101563288
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
30 Jul 2024
30 Jul 2024
Historique:
received:
14
02
2024
accepted:
25
07
2024
medline:
31
7
2024
pubmed:
31
7
2024
entrez:
30
7
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The intensification of agricultural practices and urbanisation are widespread causes of biodiversity loss. However, the role of artificial habitats in genetic rescue is an aspect that is not well understood. Implementing genetic rescue measures to improve gene flow and maintain a viable population of keystone species is a crucial prerequisite for promoting diverse and resilient ecosystems. Landscape fragmentation and modern agricultural methods have caused the decline and the isolation of the remnant colonies of the endangered European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) throughout its range. However, the artificial habitat, such as airport fields with regular grass mowing, provides suitable conditions for this grassland specialist. We measured home range size and genetic variation of seven souslik colonies in western Slovakia. Based on the 6904 ddRAD SNPs, we found significantly higher individual heterozygosity in colonies on airports compared to colonies on pastures. This indicates a potential for higher fitness of individuals from airport colonies, which can serve as a source for evidence-based translocations. Such an intervention can preserve the genetic diversity of small and isolated populations in the region. We emphasize that conservation management strategies would be strengthened including a specific focus on human-made grassland habitats.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39080479
doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-68679-y
pii: 10.1038/s41598-024-68679-y
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Organisme : Vedecká Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR a SAV (Scientific Grant Agency)
ID : 1/0328/22
Organisme : Vedecká Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR a SAV (Scientific Grant Agency)
ID : 2/0107/21
Organisme : European Commission (EC)
ID : LIFE19 NAT/SK/000895
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© 2024. The Author(s).
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