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von Thaden, A.; Nowak, C.; Tiesmeyer, A.; Reiners, T.; Alves, P.C.; Lyons, L.A.; Matucci, F.; Randi, E.; Cragnolini, M.; Galian, J.; Hegyeli, Z.; Kitchener, A.C.; Lambient, C.; Lucas, J.M.; M”lich, T.; Ramos, L.; Schockert, V.; Cocchiararo, B.
Applying genomic data in wildlife monitoring: Development guidelines for genotyping degraded samples with reduced single nucleotide polymorphism panels
2020  Molecular Ecology Resources (20): 662-680

The genomic era has led to an unprecedented increase in the availability of genomewide data for a broad range of taxa. Wildlife management strives to make use of these vast resources to enable refined genetic assessments that enhance biodiversity conservation. However, as new genomic platforms emerge, problems remain in adapting the usually complex approaches for genotyping of noninvasively collected wildlife samples. Here, we provide practical guidelines for the standardized development of reduced single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) panels applicable for microfluidic genotyping of degraded DNA samples, such as faeces or hairs. We demonstrate how microfluidic SNP panels can be optimized to efficiently monitor European wildcat (_Felis silvestris S._) populations. We show how panels can be set up in a modular fashion to accommodate informative markers for relevant population genetics questions, such as individual identification, hybridization assessment and the detection of population structure. We discuss various aspects regarding the implementation of reduced SNP panels and provide a framework that will allow both molecular ecologists and practitioners to help bridge the gap between genomics and applied wildlife conservation.

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