TY - DATA T1 - Genetic data from koala scats: method development and investigation of a unique population in South Gippsland PY - 2018/01/04 AU - FAYE ELIZABETH WEDROWICZ UR - https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/Genetic_data_from_koala_scats_method_development_and_investigation_of_a_unique_population_in_South_Gippsland/5725768 DO - 10.4225/03/5a4d878bccd50 L4 - https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/16355900 KW - Koala KW - Phascolarctos cinereus KW - Non-invasive genetic sampling KW - Population genetics KW - Chlamydia pecorum KW - Koala retrovirus KW - South Gippsland KW - Strzelecki Ranges KW - Microsatellite genotyping KW - Mitochondrial DNA KW - Population, Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics N2 - Koala populations are being impacted by threats including habitat loss, urban development, disease, dog attacks, road trauma and climatic events such as drought and bush fire. Due to a lack of genetic diversity, Victorian koalas are also vulnerable to future environmental change. This research developed molecular methods which used DNA isolated from koala scats to determine gender, unequivocally identify individuals and detect pathogens affecting koala health. Developed methods were used to investigate koalas in South Gippsland, Victoria, which were found to be genetically more diverse than other Victorian populations, warranting targeted conservation strategies. ER -