Scottish Genetic Scorecard - Final Report

Authors: Peter M. Hollingsworth, David O’Brien and Rob Ogden.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh

Genetic diversity is of fundamental importance for species to survive and thrive and represents a source 
of useful genes and gene products which can provide direct benefits to society. However, developing 
internationally applicable, cost-effective, and robust methods for monitoring and conserving genetic 
diversity has proved challenging. In this project we build on our past work to produce an internationally 
applicable Genetic Scorecard as a tool for monitoring and conserving genetic diversity.