DNA in the conservation and management of African antelope

Eline Lorenzen*

*Corresponding author for this work
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    Abstract

    This chapter addresses species conservation using population genetics, including delimiting species and subspecies, revealing cryptic diversity, and assessing hybridization between distinct populations. The molecular information from these studies is publicly available and can be found in online databases, and represents a valuable reference database of antelope DNA diversity. For the evolution of antelope, sub-Saharan Africa is a region of particular intrigue. The geographic regions of sub-Saharan Africa represent unique evolutionary scenarios. Molecular data have become an increasingly important tool in informed species conservation and sustainable wildlife management. The movement of antelope through translocations, reintroductions, and population augmentations is common practice in wildlife management. DNA-led species identification using genetic barcoding is an effective use of genetic data within forensics. DNA barcoding is a taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAntelope conservation : from diagnosis to action
    EditorsJakob Bro-Jørgensen, David P. Mallon
    Number of pages10
    PublisherWiley
    Publication date2016
    Pages162-171
    Chapter9
    ISBN (Print)9781118409640
    ISBN (Electronic)9781118409572
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016
    SeriesConservation Science and Practice Series

    Keywords

    • African antelope
    • DNA barcoding
    • Population genetics
    • Species conservation
    • Sub-Saharan Africa
    • Wildlife forensics
    • Wildlife management

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