The genetic effects of roads: A review of empirical evidence

• Published in: Basic and applied ecology Vol. 11; no. 6; pp. 522 - 531
• Main Authors: Holderegger, Rolf, Di Giulio, Manuela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.09.2010
• Subjects: Assignment tests; Barrier effect; Dispersal corridor; Fragmentation; Gene flow; Genetic differentiation; Genetic diversity; Migration; Road mortality; Road verges; Assignment tests; Gene flow; Barrier effect; Migration; Road verges; Dispersal corridor; Genetic differentiation; Genetic diversity; Road mortality; Fragmentation

Roads exert various effects of conservation concern. They cause road mortality of wildlife, change the behaviour of animals and lead to habitat fragmentation. Roads also have genetic effects, as they restrict animal movement and increase the functional isolation of populations. We first formulate th...