INTER-COST: Conservation genetics and genomics of vertebrate species in Central European region

Project
Duration
2020–2023
Grant agency
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
Project number
LTC20021
Internal number
G429
Investigator
prof. Mgr. et Mgr. Josef Bryja, Ph.D.
Research direction
Biodiversity

Project is directly connected to the COST Action CA18134 – Genomic Biodiversity Knowledge for Resilient Ecosystems (G-BiKE) which is aimed to establish standard tools for genetic and genomic monitoring and managing of wild or ex-situ populations of plants and animals. Activities proposed within the project will help to develop new methodological tools for genetic/genomic transboundary monitoring of endangered species and for monitoring of gene introgression through hybridization between native and introduced species. By taking advantages of using new technologies (e.g. high-throughput genomic methods) and international collaboration with other G-BiKE members, these activities will lead to higher effectiveness of species conservation, reached by integrating genetic and evolutionary knowledge into conservation management.