Human-Mediated Dispersal and Breeding Reshape Global Genomic Patterns in Black Soldier Flies
Peter Muchina, Johnson D. M. Kinyua, Fathiya M. Khamis, Chrysantus Mbi Tanga, Rawlynce Cheruiyot Bett, Geoffrey Ssepuuya, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Mikkel‐Holger S. Sinding, Grum Gebreyesus, Goutam Sahana, Zexi Cai
This study uses whole-genome sequencing to show that captive black soldier fly populations have reduced genetic diversity and inbreeding due to human-mediated dispersal and uncoordinated breeding.
Genomics · Jan 25, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics