Population Genetics and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Conservation Biology and Biodiversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2026 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editor
Interests: conservation genetics; phylogeny; biogeography; molecular ecology; eDNA
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Amphibians and reptiles are facing an unprecedented extinction crisis, driven by habitat loss, climate change, and emerging infectious diseases. Understanding the genetic underpinnings of their populations is no longer merely an academic pursuit but a critical component of effective conservation strategies. This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between theoretical population genetics and on-the-ground conservation practice for these vulnerable vertebrates.
We welcome contributions that utilize cutting-edge approaches—such as environmental DNA (eDNA), high-throughput sequencing, and gene editing technologies—to investigate topics including adaptive potential, genetic diversity, and behavioural phenotypes, among others, within the framework of environmental change. We especially encourage studies that translate genetic discoveries into actionable conservation strategies—for instance, by guiding assisted gene flow initiatives, developing science-based reintroduction protocols, or assessing evolutionary resilience. Manuscripts featuring highly innovative, data-driven research, as well as those integrating socio-humanistic perspectives, are also invited. By integrating the most recent advancements across these areas, this Special Issue seeks to establish a foundation for evidence-based and evolutionarily grounded conservation measures aimed at protecting globally imperilled herpetofauna.
Dr. Fang Yan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- conservation genetics
- local adaptation
- genetic diversity
- amphibian
- reptile
- environmental change
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