Whole-genome resequencing of invasive zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) for inbreeding analyses
The goal of this study is to investigate the genomic consequences of strong founder events and population bottlenecks during biological invasions. A particular focus is to quantify the extent and effects of inbreeding in invasive populations of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha). To achieve this, we use whole-genome resequencing to assess inbreeding levels, infer demographic population history and estimate genetic diversity and genetic load in seven introduced populations of the zebra mussel in Denmark.
The goal of this study is to investigate the genomic consequences of strong founder events and population bottlenecks during biological invasions. A particular focus is to quantify the extent and effects of inbreeding in invasive populations of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha). To achieve this, we use whole-genome resequencing to assess inbreeding levels, infer demographic population history and estimate genetic diversity and genetic load in seven introduced populations of the zebra mussel in Denmark.
Aarhus University