Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of
Evolutionary Applications focusing on the genomic assessment of
adaptive potential in populations facing environmental challenges.
This issue will explore how genomic insights can inform effective
management and conservation strategies, helping predict responses to
environmental changes such as climate shifts, habitat fragmentation,
pollution, and the emergence of new pests and diseases.

We encourage contributions that link empirical research to
conservation and management applications, including case studies that
apply genomic data to practical conservation efforts, such as
identifying at-risk populations, designing breeding programs and
informing restoration efforts. Contributions that assess emerging
genomic technologies, bioinformatics methodologies, and future
directions in the field are also welcome.

Additionally, we invite theoretical papers that explore underlying
mechanisms of adaptation, even without direct application, to provide
a comprehensive overview of genomic approaches in population
resilience.

We welcome submissions on:
Empirical studies on genomic diversity and adaptation to environmental
pressures.
Case studies of successful applications of genomics in conservation.
Development of conceptual models or tools for assessing adaptation and
risk using genomics.
Integrative approaches combining genomics with other ecological data.
Discussions on the role of genomic data in policy frameworks.
Perspectives, commentaries, and opinion pieces on the future of
genomics in conservation.

Please, see the full call for papers here:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/call-for-papers/si-2024-000759

Important Dates:
Open Call for Manuscripts: September 1, 2024
Deadline for First Submissions: April 1, 2025
Acceptance Deadline: November 1, 2025
Issue Publication Date: December 2025

Papers will be available online as soon as they are ready for
publication. Please contact any of the guest editors to express your
interest. Submissions should follow the guidelines provided through
the journal's portal.

Note:  All articles accepted and published in Evolutionary
Applications are fully Open Access: immediately free to read,
download, and share.

We look forward to your contribution to making this Special Issue a
significant milestone in the field.

Best regards,

Santiago C. Gonzalez-Martínez: santiago.gonzalez-martinez@inrae.fr
David Chagne: David.Chagne@plantandfood.co.nz
Lesley Lancaster: lesleylancaster@abdn.ac.uk
Sam Yeaman: samuel.yeaman@ucalgary.ca
Juntao Hu: juntao_hu@fudan.edu.cn
Yiyong Chen: yychen@rcees.ac.cn
Maren Wellenreuther: maren.wellenreuther@plantandfood.co.nz