Pure wild forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus) or hybrids? A whole-genome sequencing approach to solve the taxonomical status
Melak Weldenegodguad, Milla Niemi, Sakari Mykrä, Kisun Pokharel, Tuula-Marjatta Hamama, Antti Paasivaara, Juha Kantanen
The paper uses whole-genome sequencing to determine the taxonomical status of four reindeer individuals, finding they are pure wild forest reindeer, aiding conservation efforts.
Conservation Genetics Resources · Oct 11, 2024Peer-reviewedGenomics