Tracking genetic diversity in amur tigers: a long-term study using microsatellites in Southwest Primorye, Russia
The significant growth and expansion of the Southwest Primorye tiger population into adjacent areas of Northeast China over the past two decades suggest a positive population trajectory. This modest increase in genetic diversity indicates a potentially favorable population condition. However, continuous genetic monitoring remains essential to track genetic trends, detect potential risks, and inform conservation strategies. This study highlights the need for ongoing evaluations to ensure the long-term survival of the Amur tiger population in Southwest Primorye.
Authors
- Victor Bardyuk
- Yury Darman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1247-1189)
- Sujoo Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0814-1266)
- Ying Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9889-8223)
- Je‐Yoel Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1030-3577)
- Puneet Pandey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5891-3927)
- Jangmi Lee
- Daecheol Jeong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0741-7680)
- Jee Yun Hyun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4387-941X)
- Yung Kun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2283-7250)
- Dina Matiukhina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7107-5876)
- Anya Lim
- Young‐Hee Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9019-4424)
- Hang Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0264-6289)
- Dong Youn Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2673-0445)
- Mi‐Sook Min
- Taisiia Marchenkova
Institutions
- Seoul National University of Science and Technology (KR)
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (RU)
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Yanbian University (CN)
- Korea Forest Service (KR)
- National Institute of Ecology (KR)
- National Institute of Biological Resources (KR)
- Pacific Institute of Geography, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Molecular Biology Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-025-10339-z
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.82
Funders
- National Institute of Ecology
- National Research Foundation
- Seoul National University
- Ministry of Environment
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea
- Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University