CONSERVATION GENETICS AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Authors

  • Ezza Fatima Department of Biosciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology University, Karachi, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Conservation Genetics, Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Genetic Diversity, Endangered Species, Cryopreservation, Reproductive Success

Abstract

Debate in this study examines the possibility of conservation genetics and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to be compatible in a manner which would make endangered animals reproduce more efficiently and live longer.  We studied genetic diversity indices, reproductive success rates, cryopreservation viability, hormonal profiles, genomic inbreeding coefficients and post -release survival outcomes using simulated data that exhibited key genetic and reproductive elements.  In the results it was found that breeding strategies which considered genetics, particularly in cross-population matings rendered allelic richness highly potent, reduced the inbreeding coefficient, and improved offspring survival.  Cryopreservation methods demonstrated the existence of viability of samples even after thawing, sperm samples in particular. This implies that they can be applied as a secure genetic store of future breeding schemes.  In artificial insemination and in vitro fertilisation, genetic compatibility tests enabled the ART process to work effectively.  It was observed in hormonal monitoring that successful implantations were very significantly correlated with best progesterone levels.  Correlation study has identified specific genetic markers which are associated with the level at which one can reproduce.  The results of follow-up monitoring demonstrated that genetically guided individuals proved to be more flexible and tougher than the uncontrolled ones.  The findings reveal that using molecular genetics and reproductive biotechnology as a strong, evidence-based approach to preserving biodiversity is a manifestation of valid strategies.  This interlocking approach provides life like solutions to the genetically healthy maintenance, enhancement of reproductive capacity, and restoration of the habitat of endangered species.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

CONSERVATION GENETICS AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. (2023). Trends in Life Sciences and Biotechnology, 1(02), 24-43. https://lifebiotrends.com/index.php/TLSB/article/view/9