Progress in genome sequencing now enables the large-scale generation of reference genomes. Various international initiatives aim to generate reference genomes representing global biodiversity. These genomes provide unique insights into genomic diversity and architecture, thereby enabling comprehensive analyses of population and functional genomics, and are expected to revolutionize conservation genomics.
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Publication details
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
Published: January 24, 2022
Volume 37, Issue 3, P197-202, March 1st, 2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2021.11.008
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Authors with CEES affiliation
Rebekah A. Oomen*,**, Kjetill S. Jakobsen* and Sissel Jentoft*
* As part of European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) Consortium.
** Also in the shortlist of authors