The influence of spatial scale on the genetic structure of a widespread tropical wetland tree, Pterocarpus officinalis (Fabaceae)

Identifying factors that cause genetic differentiation in plant populations and the spatial scale at which genetic structuring can be detected will help to understand plant population dynamics and identify conservation units. In this study, we determined the genetic structure and diversity of Pteroc...

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Published in:Conservation genetics 2006-04, Vol.7 (2), p.251-266
Main Authors: Rivera-Ocasio, Elsie, Aide, T. Mitchell, McMillan, W. Owen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fabaceae
Genetic diversity
Genetic structure
Plant populations
Pterocarpus officinalis
Watersheds
Wetlands
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Summary:Identifying factors that cause genetic differentiation in plant populations and the spatial scale at which genetic structuring can be detected will help to understand plant population dynamics and identify conservation units. In this study, we determined the genetic structure and diversity of Pterocarpus officinalis, a widespread tropical wetland tree, at three spatial scales: (1) drainage basin "watershed" (
ISSN:1566-0621
1572-9737
DOI:10.1007/s10592-005-9022-8