World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Glenn-Peter Sætre

Glenn-Peter Sætre

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
44
Citations
7811
World Ranking
5059
National Ranking
72

Overview

Glenn-Peter Sætre is a researcher affiliated with the University of Oslo in Norway. Their work is primarily situated within the broad field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with an emphasis on Genetics as evidenced by the majority of their publications.

The research topics pursued include genetic diversity and population structure, genetic and clinical aspects of sex determination and chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock. Additional interests are centered around chromosomal and genetic variations, species distribution and climate change, avian ecology and behavior, as well as genetic mapping and diversity in plants and animals.

Frequent publication venues for their work include Molecular Ecology, Molecular Ecology Resources, PLoS Genetics, Trends in Ecology & Evolution, and Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences.

The scientist has collaborated on multiple occasions with several co-authors, including:

  • Mark Ravinet
  • Fabrice Eroukhmanoff
  • Melissah Rowe
  • Anna Runemark
  • Angélica Cuevas

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Glenn-Peter Sætre include:

  • A genome-wide linkage map for the house sparrow (Passer domesticus) provides insights into the evolutionary history of the avian genome, 2020, Molecular Ecology Resources
  • Intraspecific genomic variation and local adaptation in a young hybrid species, 2020, Molecular Ecology
  • Extensive transgressive gene expression in testis but not ovary in the homoploid hybrid Italian sparrow, 2022, Molecular Ecology
  • Predictors of genomic differentiation within a hybrid taxon, 2022, PLoS Genetics
  • Major population splits coincide with episodes of rapid climate change in a forest-dependent bird, 2021, Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences

Best Publications

  • Genomics and the origin of species

    Ole Seehausen;Roger K. Butlin;Irene Keller;Catherine Wagner

  • Linked selection and recombination rate variation drive the evolution of the genomic landscape of differentiation across the speciation continuum of Ficedula flycatchers

    Reto Burri;Alexander Nater;Takeshi Kawakami;Carina F. Mugal

  • Hybridization and adaptive mate choice in flycatchers

    Thor Veen;Thor Veen;Thomas Borge;Simon C. Griffith;Simon C. Griffith;Glenn Peter Saetre

  • Single-nucleotide polymorphism characterization in species with limited available sequence information: high nucleotide diversity revealed in the avian genome.

    C. R. Primmer;T. Borge;J. Lindell;G.‐P. Sætre

  • Sex Chromosome-Linked Species Recognition and Evolution of Reproductive Isolation in Flycatchers

    Stein A. Sæther;Stein A. Sæther;Glenn Peter Sætre;Thomas Borge;Thomas Borge;Chris Wiley;Chris Wiley

  • Sex chromosome evolution and speciation in Ficedula flycatchers

    Glenn–Peter Sætre;Thomas Borge;Katarina Lindroos;Jon Haavie;Jon Haavie

  • Hybrid speciation in sparrows I: phenotypic intermediacy, genetic admixture and barriers to gene flow

    Jo S. Hermansen;Stein A. Saether;Tore O. Elgvin;Thomas Borge

  • Flycatcher song in allopatry and sympatry – convergence, divergence and reinforcement

    J. Haavie;T. Borge;S. Bures;László Zsolt Garamszegi

  • Speciation, introgressive hybridization and nonlinear rate of molecular evolution in flycatchers.

    Glenn‐Peter Sætre;Thomas Borge;Thomas Borge;Johan Lindell;Truls Moum

  • Evidence for Mito-Nuclear and Sex-Linked Reproductive Barriers between the Hybrid Italian Sparrow and Its Parent Species

    Cassandra Nicole Trier;Jo Skeie Hermansen;Glenn-Peter Sætre;Richard Ian Bailey

  • The genomic mosaicism of hybrid speciation

    Tore Oldeide Elgvin;Cassandra Nicole Trier;Ole Kristian Tørresen;Ingerid Hagen

  • Evolutionary analysis of the female-specific avian W chromosome.

    Linnéa Smeds;Vera Warmuth;Paulina Bolivar;Severin Uebbing

  • Female pied flycatchers prefer brightly coloured males

    Glenn-Peter Sætre;Svein Dale;Tore Slagsvold

  • Contrasting Patterns of Polymorphism and Divergence on the Z Chromosome and Autosomes in Two Ficedula Flycatcher Species

    Thomas Borge;Matthew T. Webster;Gunilla Andersson;Glenn-Peter Saetre

  • Dawn singing in the great tit (Parus major) : mate attraction, mate guarding, or territorial defence ?

    Tore Slagsvold;Svein Dale;Glenn-Peter Saetre

  • Food provisioning in the pied flycatcher: do females gain direct benefits from choosing bright-coloured males?

    Glenn-Peter Saetre;Torstein Fossnes;Tore Slagsvold

  • Ecology and genetics of speciation in Ficedula flycatchers.

    Glenn-Peter Saetre;Stein Are Saether

  • Geographic patterns of genetic differentiation and plumage colour variation are different in the pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca)

    Paula K. Lehtonen;Toni Laaksonen;Aleksandr V. Artemyev;Eugen Belskii

  • Amount of introgression in flycatcher hybrid zones reflects regional differences in pre and post‐zygotic barriers to gene exchange

    T. Borge;T. Borge;K. Lindroos;P. Nádvorník;A. ‐C. Syvänen

  • Reinforcement and learning

    Maria R. Servedio;Stein A. Sæther;Glenn Peter Sætre

  • Female Pied Flycatchers Prefer Males with Larger Song Repertoires

    Helene M. Lampe;Glenn-Peter Saetre

Frequent Co-Authors

Anna Qvarnström
Anna Qvarnström Uppsala University
Tore Slagsvold
Tore Slagsvold University of Oslo
Craig R. Primmer
Craig R. Primmer University of Helsinki
Håvard Kauserud
Håvard Kauserud University of Oslo
Maria R. Servedio
Maria R. Servedio University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hans Ellegren
Hans Ellegren Uppsala University
Arild Johnsen
Arild Johnsen University of Oslo
Ann-Christine Syvänen
Ann-Christine Syvänen Uppsala University
Ben C. Sheldon
Ben C. Sheldon University of Oxford
János Török
János Török Eötvös Loránd University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring a career in Ecology and Evolution opens doors to related fields where online learning can play a major role. Many students and professionals are choosing online education for its convenience and flexibility. For those with commitments, such as military service, online colleges for military provide tailored support and flexible programs.

Graduates in Ecology and Evolution often pursue careers in public health, conservation, or social advocacy. If you're interested in community impact, earning your degree through social work masters programs online can provide you with the needed credentials to make a difference. Similarly, psychology intersects with environment and behavior—students can consider accelerated masters psychology programs to quickly transition into counseling or research.

The demand for mental health professionals is rising, and having an understanding of ecological factors is valuable. Consider an online masters degree in mental health counseling to expand your career options while maintaining flexibility in your studies. Online learning supports varied career pathways, letting you customize your journey in science, advocacy, or counseling.

Best Scientists Citing Glenn-Peter Sætre

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles