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mapmixture: An R package and web app for spatial visualisation of admixture and population structure.

Authors :
Jenkins, Tom L.
Source :
Molecular Ecology Resources. May2024, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The mapmixture R package and interactive web app are tools to aid visualisation of admixture and population structure in geographic space. The purpose of mapmixture is to enable and encourage molecular ecologists, and in particular population geneticists and phylogeneticists, to plot their admixture, ancestry or assignment results on a map when location information is available. mapmixture accepts data in the format typically generated by admixture analyses and visualises proportions to each genetic cluster per site as pie charts on a projected (optional) map. Combining this site‐based map presentation approach with the routine individual‐based presentation of admixture (structure) barplots will enhance interpretation of genetic‐geographic patterns. Additionally, in the context of science communication, this enables clearer transfer of spatial genetic information to readers or listeners, and especially to audiences that do not have a background in genetics but who are able to use the genetic information as evidence in conservation management. The latest version of mapmixture is available on GitHub (https://github.com/tom‐jenkins/mapmixture), which details installation instructions and examples of how to use the package and interactive web app. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1755098X
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Molecular Ecology Resources
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176451065
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-0998.13943