Genomics: The New Frontier of Molecular Ecology

At the end of this chapter you should be able to:

• Identify key genomic technologies and describe their roles in advancing molecular ecology.
• Explain the principles behind Next-Generation Sequencing, Third-Generation Sequencing, and other genomic tools.
• Evaluate the contributions of comparative genomics to understanding evolutionary relationships and mechanisms.
• Evaluate case studies that demonstrate the use of genomics in species conservation, invasive species management, and microbial ecology.
• Describe the challenges associated with employing genomic data into molecular ecology research.