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This research aims to assess the effects of inbreeding on female reproductive success in the endangered kākāpō using different genomic sequencing methods.

January 23, 2026Molecular EcologyOpen Access

Genomic Architecture of Inbreeding Depression Associated With Hatching Failure in an Endangered Parrot

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YFYasmin FosterUniversity of Otago SGStefanie GrosserUniversity of Otago BFBrodie J. FosterUniversity of Otago

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Comparative analysis of sequencing methods reveals inbreeding depression impacts hatching success in kākāpō parrots, highlighting genomic insights for conservation efforts.

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This research aims to assess the effects of inbreeding on female reproductive success in the endangered kākāpō using different genomic sequencing methods.
Compared whole-genome and reduced-representation sequencing in 148 kākāpō individuals
Analyzed runs of homozygosity (ROH) to evaluate genome-wide inbreeding effects
Assessed egg hatching success in relation to genomic findings
Both sequencing methods provided comparable estimates of genome-wide inbreeding
Inbreeding showed consistent effects on egg hatching success
Whole-genome sequencing improved precision in inbreeding estimates but revealed no strong chromosome-specific effects

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Foster et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69731047c8125b09b0d200af https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.70252

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Comparative analysis of sequencing methods reveals inbreeding depression impacts hatching success in kākāpō parrots, highlighting genomic insights for conservation efforts.

Genomic Architecture of Inbreeding Depression Associated With Hatching Failure in an Endangered Parrot

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Genomic Architecture of Inbreeding Depression Associated With Hatching Failure in an Endangered Parrot

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