Population genomics reveals strong impacts of genetic drift without purging and guides conservation of bull and giant kelp
Jordan B. Bemmels, Samuel Starko, Brooke L. Weigel, Kaede Hirabayashi, Alex Pinch, Cassandra Elphinstone, Megan N. Dethier, Loren H. Rieseberg, Jonathan E. Page, Christopher J. Neufeld, Gregory L. Owens
The paper uses genome sequencing to show genetic drift impacts bull and giant kelp populations, with no purging of harmful alleles, and suggests conservation strategies.
Current Biology · Jan 17, 2025Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology