Applying simple genomic workflows to optimise practical plant translocation outcomes

Abstract Translocation is an important conservation tool for reducing the probability of extinction threatened plants. It also becoming increasingly common management practice, as habitats are destroyed and climate change pushes more plants beyond limits their tolerances. Here we outline case informing translocations with dedicated genomic data. We begin by describing principles using genetic approaches to enhance efficiency success translocation actions. This includes ensuring that translocated populations adaptively representative, diverse, composed (to greatest possible extent) unrelated individuals. then use two Australian studies illustrate how these have been applied in practice a resource-efficient way. For Prostanthera densa , describe data quantitatively informed complex decisions, such whether, extensively, mix individuals from spatially isolated populations. Fontainea oraria used during post-translocation monitoring confirm newly established incorporate recombine little diversity remained wild Overall, simple workflow can support development planning activities tandem. In order ensure greater adoption workflows, funding bodies charge biodiversity must direct necessary resources towards them.