Landscape Genetics
Landscape genetics is the study of how spatial landscape features influence the genetic structure and diversity of populations within a given species. Researchers in this field analyze how factors such as geographic barriers, habitat fragmentation, and environmental gradients impact gene flow, adaptation, and genetic differentiation among populations. By integrating principles from genetics, ecology, and landscape ecology, landscape genetics aims to provide insights into the evolutionary processes shaping the genetic variation observed in natural populations across different landscapes.