Scientists’ warning on genetic pollution

Discover Conservation, vol. 2, pp. 20

Abstract

Genetic pollution (i.e. anthropogenic hybridization) is insidious; it is a worryingly common problem that should be taken more seriously. Advances in DNA sequencing technologies make it possible to obtain the information to make management decisions. Yet, policy uptake is urgently needed.

Authors 3

1. Anagnostis Theodoropoulos Aachen Institute of Biology Leiden Naturalis Biodiversity Center

   Leiden University · Naturalis Biodiversity Center

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands

   Naturalis Biodiversity Center, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands

   Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University, 2300 RA, Leiden, The Netherlands

   Naturalis Biodiversity Center, 2300 RA, Leiden, The Netherlands

2. Kathryn A. Stewart Aachen Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML)

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

3. Ben Wielstra corresponding Aachen Institute of Biology Leiden Naturalis Biodiversity Center

   Leiden University · Naturalis Biodiversity Center

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands

   Naturalis Biodiversity Center, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands

   Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University, 2300 RA, Leiden, The Netherlands

   Naturalis Biodiversity Center, 2300 RA, Leiden, The Netherlands