December 10-13, 2019 at INIA, Madrid, Spain
As part of Gentree project (www.gentree-h2020.eu) dissemination and training activities, this workshop aims to provide a general conceptual background and hands-on experience in the analysis of molecular and quantitative genetic data, and of trait-based species distribution models (ΔTraitSDM), for conservation genetics relevant problems in tree species. Emphasis will be on statistical and modelling tools, rather than on the data acquisition process.
Topics will cover: summary of relevant population genetic parameters in conservation; estimation of effective population size and inbreeding; estimation of genetic connectivity and introgression; surveying genome-wide molecular diversity in natural populations; inferences of selection and historical demography; design and analysis of common garden experiments to assess adaptive quantitative genetic variation and phenotypic plasticity; estimation of additive genetic variance, heritability and evolvability; trait-based species distribution models (ΔTraitSDM) as forecast tools for genetic conservation.
Registration is free and the organization will cover the accommodation expenses, breakfast and lunches of up to 20 students.
The application deadline is July 25th, please visit the workshop’s website below for application instructions, the list of instructors, contact information, and other details:
http://www.gentree-h2020.eu/events/event/training-workshop-on-methods-in-forest-conservation-genetics
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