Molecular Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(22)
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
ABSTRACT
Demographic
processes
can
substantially
affect
a
species'
response
to
changing
ecological
conditions,
necessitating
the
combined
consideration
of
genetic
responses
environmental
variables
and
neutral
variation.
Using
seascape
genomics
approach
with
population
demographic
modelling,
we
explored
interplay
factors
that
shaped
current
structure
in
Indo‐Pacific
bottlenose
dolphins
(
Tursiops
aduncus
)
along
Western
Australian
coastline.
We
large‐scale
data
gathered
via
remote
sensing
RADseq
genomic
from
133
individuals
at
19
sampling
sites.
outlier
detection
analyses,
identified
three
distinct
clusters,
coinciding
tropical,
subtropical
temperate
provincial
bioregions.
In
contrast
previous
studies,
our
models
indicated
populations
occupying
paleo‐shoreline
split
into
two
demographically
independent
lineages
before
last
glacial
maximum
(LGM).
A
subsequent
after
LGM
12—15
kya
gave
rise
Shark
Bay
population,
thereby
creating
currently
observed
clusters.
Although
multi‐locus
heterozygosity
declined
north
south,
southernmost
cluster
inhabiting
waters
had
higher
potentially
adaptive
loci
compared
tropical
waters.
These
findings
suggest
ongoing
adaptation
cold‐temperate
cluster,
possibly
linked
selective
pressures
between
different
Our
study
demonstrated
marine
realm,
without
apparent
physical
boundaries,
only
fully
elucidate
intricate
interactions
shaping
evolutionary
trajectory
mammals.
Molecular Ecology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(4), P. 800 - 818
Published: Dec. 7, 2022
Abstract
Aquatic
ectotherms
are
predicted
to
harbour
genomic
signals
of
local
adaptation
resulting
from
selective
pressures
driven
by
the
strong
influence
climate
conditions
on
body
temperature.
We
investigated
in
redband
trout
(
Oncorhynchus
mykiss
gairdneri
)
using
genome
scans
for
547
samples
11
populations
across
a
wide
range
habitats
and
thermal
gradients
interior
Columbia
River.
estimated
allele
frequencies
millions
single
nucleotide
polymorphism
loci
(SNPs)
low‐coverage
whole
resequencing,
used
population
structure
outlier
analyses
identify
regions
under
divergent
selection
between
populations.
Twelve
showed
signatures
adaptation,
including
two
associated
with
genes
known
migration
developmental
timing
salmonids
GREB1L
,
ROCK1
SIX6
).
Genotype–environment
association
indicated
that
diurnal
temperature
variation
was
driver
primarily
divergence
northern
extreme
subspecies
range.
also
found
evidence
adaptive
differences
high‐elevation
desert
vs.
montane
at
smaller
geographical
scale.
Finally,
we
vulnerability
future
change
ecological
niche
modelling
genetic
offset
scenarios.
These
substantial
habitat
loss
shifts
necessary
habitats,
greatest
Our
results
provide
new
insight
into
complexity
salmonids,
important
predictions
regarding
responses
change.
Evolutionary Applications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(2)
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Abstract
Understanding
the
adaptive
potential
of
populations
and
species
is
pivotal
for
minimizing
loss
biodiversity
in
this
era
rapid
climate
change.
Adaptive
has
been
estimated
various
ways,
including
based
on
levels
standing
genetic
variation,
presence
potentially
beneficial
alleles,
and/or
severity
environmental
Kokanee
salmon,
non‐migratory
ecotype
sockeye
salmon
(
Oncorhynchus
nerka
),
culturally
economically
important
already
impacted
by
effects
To
assess
its
vulnerability
moving
forward,
we
integrated
analyses
genotype‐environment
associations,
modeling
sequence
structural
genomic
variation
from
224
whole
genomes
sampled
22
lakes
British
Columbia
Yukon
(Canada).
We
found
that
variables
extreme
temperatures,
particularly
warmer
had
most
pervasive
signature
selection
genome
were
strongest
predictors
putatively
both
structural.
Genomic
offset
estimates,
a
measure
vulnerability,
significantly
correlated
with
higher
increases
warm
further
highlighting
risk
summer
heat
waves
are
predicted
to
increase
frequency
future.
Levels
an
metric
population
viability
resilience,
not
offset.
Nonetheless,
our
combined
approach
highlights
importance
integrating
different
sources
information
data
formulate
more
comprehensive
accurate
predictions
future
Diversity and Distributions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(6)
Published: April 11, 2024
Abstract
Background
Ecological
and
genomic
attributes
of
populations
can
provide
two
orthologous
perspectives
on
the
biological
profiles
associated
with
local
adaptation.
The
ability
organisms
to
track
suitable
habitats
(ecological
adaptability)
shift
allele
frequencies
(adaptive
potential)
are
prerequisite
for
population
sustainability.
Aims
Many
contemporary
threatened
by
habitat
loss
vulnerability)
a
lack
adaptive
potential
(evolutionary
vulnerability).
Technical
advances
new
opportunities
address
these
challenges
in
conservation:
Future
shifts
be
predicted
ecological
niche
modelling
genetic
diversity
discerned
using
genome
sequence
data.
Together,
approaches
illuminate
adaptation
profile
help
identify
environmental
conditions
that
should
maximize
evolutionary
fitness.
Materials
Methods
Here,
we
reviewed
primary
literature
key
studies
utilize
both
whole‐genome
resequencing
(WGR)
(ENM)
an
effort
envisage
future
research
directions
may
benefit
conservation
efforts.
Results
We
identified
ways
integrate
different
approaches,
such
as
ENM‐informed
genomics
genomics‐informed
ENMs,
used
delineate
conserve
profiles.
Discussion
Integrative
characteristics,
vulnerable
subject
changes,
patterns
from
geographic
analyses.
discuss
directions,
limitations
their
solutions
suggestions
collaborative
workflows.
Conclusion
integration
WGR
ENM
is
promising
continuous
advancement.
An
integrative
approach
evaluate
eco‐evolutionary
attributes,
at
organismal
molecular
levels,
Molecular Ecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Environmental
variation
often
drives
evolutionary
processes
like
population
differentiation,
local
adaptation
and
speciation.
We
used
genome-scale
data
to
investigate
the
contribution
of
environmental
evolution
North
Caribbean
bark
anole
(Anolis
distichus),
a
widespread
common
lizard
that
exhibits
impressive
phenotypic
across
varying
habitats
on
island
Hispaniola.
obtained
new
double-digest
restriction-associated
DNA
sequence
(ddRADseq)
from
nearly
200
individuals
53
GIS
layers
representing
range
variables.
first
asked
how
has
contributed
genome-wide
differentiation
found
Hispaniola's
three
major
mountain
ranges
contribute
deep
divergence
patterns
migration,
some
deeply
genomically
divergent
populations
occupy
significantly
different
environments,
is
broadly
capable
explaining
more
range-wide
genomic
than
geographic
distance
alone.
then
whether
specific
loci
exhibit
evidence
using
genotype-environment
association
(GEA)
methods.
initially
identified
hundreds
distributed
genome
are
correlated
with
one
or
variables,
but
ultimately
fewer
100
these
candidate
shared
GEA
methods
applied
our
entire
dataset,
only
10
by
independent
analyses
two
regional
subsets
suggesting
parallel
infrequent.
Our
study
shows
abiotic
played
critical
role
in
diversity
phenotypically
diverse
species.
Evolutionary Applications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Genetic
rescue,
specifically
translocation
to
facilitate
gene
flow
among
populations
and
reduce
the
effects
of
inbreeding,
is
an
increasingly
used
approach
in
conservation.
However,
this
comes
with
trade-offs,
wherein
may
fitness
when
have
adaptive
differentiation
(i.e.,
outbreeding
depression).
A
better
understanding
interaction
between
isolation,
divergence
key
traits,
such
as
life
history
will
help
inform
genetic
rescue
efforts.
Stream-dwelling
salmonids,
westslope
cutthroat
trout
(Oncorhynchus
lewisi;
WCT),
are
well-suited
for
examining
these
trade-offs
because
they
isolated
by
habitat
degradation,
exhibit
substantial
variation
traits
populations,
include
many
species
conservation
concern.
few
genomic
studies
examined
potential
inbreeding
versus
depression
salmonids.
We
>
150,000
SNPs
examine
coefficients
565
individuals
across
25
WCT
that
differed
their
isolation
status
demographic
histories.
Analyses
runs
homozygosity
revealed
several
had
"flatlined"
having
extremely
low
high
coefficients.
Additionally,
we
conducted
genome
scans
identify
outlier
loci
could
explain
differences
10
populations.
Genome
identified
one
candidate
region
influenced
maximum
length
age-1
age-2
growth.
limited
number
suggests
be
driven
genes
small
effect
or
phenotypic
plasticity.
Although
should
considered,
suggest
benefit
most
genetically
depauperate
Molecular Ecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
increasing
feasibility
of
whole‐genome
sequencing
has
been
highly
anticipated,
promising
to
transform
our
understanding
the
biology
nonmodel
species.
Notably,
dramatic
cost
reductions
beginning
around
2007
with
advent
high‐throughput
inspired
publications
heralding
‘genomics
revolution’,
predictions
about
its
future
impacts.
Although
such
served
as
useful
guideposts,
value
is
added
when
statements
are
evaluated
benefit
hindsight.
Here,
we
review
10
key
made
early
in
genomics
revolution,
highlighting
those
realised
while
identifying
challenges
limiting
others.
We
focus
on
concerning
applied
aspects
and
examples
involving
salmonid
species
which,
due
their
socioeconomic
ecological
significance,
have
frontrunners
applications
Predicted
outcomes
included
enhanced
analytical
power,
deeper
insights
into
genetic
basis
phenotype
fitness
variation,
disease
management
breeding
program
advancements.
many
materialised,
several
expectations
remain
unmet
technological,
knowledge
barriers.
Additionally,
largely
unforeseen
advancements,
including
identification
applicability
large‐effect
loci,
close‐kin
mark–recapture,
environmental
DNA
gene
editing
under‐anticipated
value.
Finally,
emerging
innovations
artificial
intelligence
bioinformatics
offer
new
directions.
This
retrospective
evaluation
impacts
genomic
revolution
offers
for
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
Schizothorax
o’connori
is
an
endemic
fish
distributed
in
the
upper
and
lower
reaches
of
Yarlung
Zangbo
River
China.
It
has
experienced
a
fourth
round
whole
gene
replication
events
good
model
for
exploring
genetic
differentiation
environmental
adaptability
Qinghai-Tibet
Plateau.
The
uplift
Plateau
led
to
changes
river
system,
thereby
affecting
exchange
population
between
populations.
With
release
genome
data,
resequencing
been
widely
used
evolutionary
analysis
screening
selected
genes
fish,
which
can
better
elucidate
basis
molecular
adaptation
mechanisms
fish.
Therefore,
our
purpose
this
study
was
understand
structure
adaptive
characteristics
S.
using
whole-genome
method
.
Results
results
showed
that
23,602,746
SNPs
were
identified
from
seven
populations,
mostly
on
chromosomes
2
23.
There
no
significant
diversity
relatively
low.
However,
Zangga
could
be
separated
Bomi,
Linzhi,
Milin
populations
cluster
analysis.
Based
historical
dynamics
population,
size
ancestral
affected
by
late
accelerated
Qinghai
Tibet
Fourth
Glacial
Age.
sites
enriched
pathways
related
DNA
repair
energy
metabolism.
Conclusion
Overall,
provides
valuable
insights
into
obvious
at
level
upstream
downstream
River.
current
distribution
pattern
are
influenced
Ice
metabolism
adapt
low
temperature
strong
ultraviolet
radiation
environment
high
altitude.
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Abstract
Background
Genetic
diversity
and
heterogeneous
genomic
signatures
in
marine
fish
populations
may
result
from
selection
pressures
driven
by
the
strong
effects
of
environmental
change.
Nearshore
fishes
are
often
exposed
to
complex
environments
human
activities,
especially
those
with
small
ranges.
However,
studies
on
genetic
population
signals
these
species
have
mostly
been
based
a
relatively
number
markers.
As
newly
recorded
Sillaginidae,
genetics
Sillago
sinica
fragmented
or
even
absent.
Results
To
address
this
theoretical
gap,
we
performed
whole-genome
resequencing
43
S.
individuals
Dongying
(DY),
Qingdao
(QD)
Wenzhou
(WZ)
obtained
4,878,771
high-quality
SNPs.
Population
analysis
showed
that
was
low,
but
WZ
higher
than
other
two
populations.
Interestingly,
three
were
not
strictly
clustered
within
group
defined
their
sampling
location
an
obvious
geographic
structure
signal
warm
temperate
subtropics.
With
further
analysis,
warm-temperate
exhibited
regions
related
nervous
system
development,
sensory
function
immune
function.
subtropical
more
selective
signalling
for
tolerance
stress
transduction.
Conclusions
Genome-wide
SNPs
provide
data
support
localization
The
reduction
be
bottleneck
effect.
Considering
low
leads
reduced
adaptability,
conservation
efforts
monitoring
should
increased
future.
Differences
between
activities
changes
complexity.
This
study
deepened
understanding
nearshore
provided
basis
exploring
potential
mechanisms
variation
pressures.