MaxTemp: A Method to Maximise Precision of the Temporal Method for Estimating N_e in Genetic Monitoring Programs.

ABSTRACT: We introduce a new software program, MaxTemp, that increases precision of the temporal method for estimating effective population size (N_e) in genetic monitoring programs, which are increasingly used to systematically track changes in global biodiversity. Scientists and managers are typically most interested in N_e for individual generations, either to match with single-generation estimates of census size (N) or to evaluate consequences of specific management actions or environmental events. Systematically sampling every generation produces a time series of single-generation estimates of temporal F ( F̂) , which can then be used to estimate N_e; however, these estimates have relatively low precision because each reflects just a single episode of genetic drift

SUBMITTER: Waples RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12415818 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature