Understanding the conservation-genetics gap in Latin America: challenges and opportunities to integrate genetics into conservation practices.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Integrating genetic data into conservation management decisions is a challenging task that requires strong partnerships between researchers and managers. Conservation in Latin America is of crucial relevance worldwide given the high biodiversity levels and the presence of hotspots in this region. Methods: We conducted a survey across Latin America to identify gaps and opportunities between genetic researchers and conservation managers. We aimed to better understand conservation managers' points of view and how genetic research could help conservation practitioners to achieve their goals, by implementing genetic assessments that could effectively inform conservation practices. We distributed an online survey via four regional collaborating organizations and 32 fo

SUBMITTER: Napolitano C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11261212 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature