# Global assessment of effective population sizes: Consistent taxonomic differences in meeting the 50/500 rule

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic diversity and population structure Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 41 |
| Journal | Molecular Ecology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1111/mec.17353 |
| Corresponding authors | Dylan J. Fraser |
| Institution | Concordia University, Canada |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic diversity and population structure Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/genetic-diversity-and-population-structure/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1111/mec.17353](https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.17353)

## Topics

Effective population size · Ne · 50/500 rule · Genetic drift · inbreeding · Adaptive potential · IUCN Red List · Global Human Footprint · taxonomic differences · conservation thresholds · Gene flow · Population structure · quantitative review · georeferenced estimates · plants · mammals · amphibians · birds · human activities impact

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