@article{fdi:010058817,
  title = {{I}nvasion genetics of the introduced black rat ({R}attus rattus) in {S}enegal, {W}est {A}frica},
  author = {{K}onecny, {A}. and {E}stoup, {A}. and {D}uplantier, {J}ean-{M}arc and {B}ryja, {J}. and {B}a, {K}. and {G}alan, {M}. and {T}atard, {C}. and {C}osson, {J}. {F}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{A}n understanding of the evolutionary history and dynamics of invasive species is required for the construction of predictive models of future spread and the design of biological management measures. {T}he black rat ({R}attus rattus) is a major vertebrate invader with a worldwide distribution. {D}espite the severe ecological, economic and health impacts of this species, its evolutionary history has been little studied. {W}e carried out extensive specimen sampling in {S}enegal, {W}est {A}frica, and used microsatellite markers to describe the pattern and processes of invasion in this large continental area. {T}he genetic data obtained were combined with historical knowledge concerning the presence of this species in {S}enegal. {D}ata were analysed by a combination of {B}ayesian clustering and approximate {B}ayesian computation methods. {T}he invasion pathways closely paralleled the history of human trade routes in {S}enegal. {I}n several places, we detected the occurrence of multiple introductions from genetically different sources. {L}ong-distance migration between towns and villages was also observed. {O}ur findings suggest that genetic bottlenecks and admixture have played a major role in shaping the genetics of invasive black rats. {T}hese two processes may generate genetic novelty and favour rapid evolution along the invasion pathways.},
  keywords = {approximate {B}ayesian computation ; {B}ayesian clustering ; founder effects ; genetic admixture ; ioinvasion ; microsatellites ; multiple introductions ; {SENEGAL}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{M}olecular {E}cology},
  volume = {22},
  numero = {2},
  pages = {286--300},
  ISSN = {0962-1083},
  year = {2013},
  DOI = {10.1111/mec.12112},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010058817},
}