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Genetic variation in past and current landscapes: conservation implications based on six endemic Florida scrub plants
Author(s): E. S. Menges, R. W. Dolan, R. Pickert, R. Yahr, D. R. Gordon
Year: 2010
Journal: International Journal of Ecology
Article Topic(s): Conservation assessment, Genetics, Rare plants
Research Setting(s): Scrub
Species Referenced: Nolina brittoniana (Britton's beargrass),
Abstract
Studies the relationship between genetic variation (expected heterozygosity and alleles per polymorphic locus) to population size and landscape variables. Genetic variation was measured for six endemic Florida scrub plants. Two species showed significant but inconsistent patterns while four species showed no patterns related to population or landscape. The authors conclude that genetic variation for conservation planning should be measured directly rather than inferred from other factors.Suggested Citation
E. S. Menges, R. W. Dolan, R. Pickert, R. Yahr, and D. R. Gordon. "Genetic variation in past and current landscapes: conservation implications based on six endemic Florida scrub plants." International Journal of Ecology (2010): 503759.Go back