Potential of genomic approaches in conservation of plant and animal biodiversity in Africa: A review

DOI: 10.22161/ijeab/2.4.63

Keyword: Biodiversity, Conservation genomics, Extinction genetic diversity, genetic tools, Natural variation.

Abstract: In Africa, status of biodiversity conservation of many plants and animals is questionable as this is considered to be caused by limited and lack of authentic information concerning genetic diversity. This has led to a considerable compromise of conservation decisions in Africa. As a result, lack of reliable information continues to cause a great effect on the long-term security of species of plants and animals. Current advancement in genomics has proved to play a vital role in conservation of plant and animal biodiversity. It produces genetic data that helps researchers to understand the interaction between ecosystem and organisms, also among organisms themselves. The information extracted from plants and animals via genomics techniques can be used to develop good approaches for biodiversity conservation. Despite its usefulness, there is a limited awareness on the application of potential genomics in plants and animals conservation in many developing countries, especially in Africa. The aim of this review is to raise awareness and catalyse the application of genomics techniques in rejuvenation and conservation of plants and animals in Africa. Precisely, the paper addresses the efficacy of potential genomics in plants and animals conservation; and seeks to show how Africa can benefit from genomics technology. About 62 peer-reviewed articles were reviewed. This current review has shown that genomics helps to identify good genes for fitness, and develops tools to monitor and conserve plants and animals biodiversity. The review recommends that regardless of the limitation of genomics application in biodiversity conservation in Africa, African researchers must consider using this technology for better conservation of plants and animals biodiversity.

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Fredrick Ojija, Kafula Chisanga, Sayuni P. Nasari, Mikaila B.A. Garko, Nicolaus O. Mbugi et al."Potential of genomic approaches in conservation of plant and animal biodiversity in Africa: A review". International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878),vol 2, no. 4, 2017, pp.2052-2059 AI Publications doi:10.22161/ijeab/2.4.63

Fredrick Ojija, Kafula Chisanga, Sayuni P. Nasari, Mikaila B.A. Garko, Nicolaus O. Mbugi, P.(2017).Potential of genomic approaches in conservation of plant and animal biodiversity in Africa: A review. International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).2(4), 2052-2059.10.22161/ijeab/2.4.63

Fredrick Ojija, Kafula Chisanga, Sayuni P. Nasari, Mikaila B.A. Garko, Nicolaus O. Mbugi, P.(2017).Potential of genomic approaches in conservation of plant and animal biodiversity in Africa: A review. International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).2(4), pp.2052-2059.

Fredrick Ojija, Kafula Chisanga, Sayuni P. Nasari, Mikaila B.A. Garko, Nicolaus O. Mbugi. 2017."Potential of genomic approaches in conservation of plant and animal biodiversity in Africa: A review". International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology(ISSN: 2456-1878).2(4):2052-2059.Doi:10.22161/ijeab/2.4.63

Fredrick Ojija, Kafula Chisanga, Sayuni P. Nasari, Mikaila B.A. Garko, Nicolaus O. Mbugi."Potential of genomic approaches in conservation of plant and animal biodiversity in Africa: A review", International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology,vol.2,no. 4, pp.2052-2059,2017.

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