Spatial genetic structure of Campanula thyrsoides across the European Alps: Indications for glaciation-driven allopatric subspeciation

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Kuss ◽  
G.F.J. Armbruster ◽  
H.H. Ægisdóttir ◽  
J.F. Scheepens ◽  
J. Stöcklin
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Spatial Genetic Structure ◽  
European Alps ◽  
Campanula Thyrsoides

Inferring establishment histories in populations of Quercus dentata (Fagaceae) from the analysis of spatial genetic structure

2005 ◽  
Vol 250 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 231-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Y. Chung ◽  
K.-J. Kim ◽  
J.-H. Pak ◽  
C.-W. Park ◽  
B.-Y. Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Spatial Genetic Structure ◽  
Quercus Dentata

scholarly journals Genomic variation in the American pika: signatures of geographic isolation and implications for conservation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly B. Klingler ◽  
Joshua P. Jahner ◽  
Thomas L. Parchman ◽  
Chris Ray ◽  
Mary M. Peacock
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Sierra Nevada ◽  
Spatial Genetic Structure ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Thermal Sensitivity ◽  
Genomic Variation ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
A Genome ◽  
American Pika

Abstract Background Distributional responses by alpine taxa to repeated, glacial-interglacial cycles throughout the last two million years have significantly influenced the spatial genetic structure of populations. These effects have been exacerbated for the American pika (Ochotona princeps), a small alpine lagomorph constrained by thermal sensitivity and a limited dispersal capacity. As a species of conservation concern, long-term lack of gene flow has important consequences for landscape genetic structure and levels of diversity within populations. Here, we use reduced representation sequencing (ddRADseq) to provide a genome-wide perspective on patterns of genetic variation across pika populations representing distinct subspecies. To investigate how landscape and environmental features shape genetic variation, we collected genetic samples from distinct geographic regions as well as across finer spatial scales in two geographically proximate mountain ranges of eastern Nevada. Results Our genome-wide analyses corroborate range-wide, mitochondrial subspecific designations and reveal pronounced fine-scale population structure between the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range of eastern Nevada. Populations in Nevada were characterized by low genetic diversity (π = 0.0006–0.0009; θW = 0.0005–0.0007) relative to populations in California (π = 0.0014–0.0019; θW = 0.0011–0.0017) and the Rocky Mountains (π = 0.0025–0.0027; θW = 0.0021–0.0024), indicating substantial genetic drift in these isolated populations. Tajima’s D was positive for all sites (D = 0.240–0.811), consistent with recent contraction in population sizes range-wide. Conclusions Substantial influences of geography, elevation and climate variables on genetic differentiation were also detected and may interact with the regional effects of anthropogenic climate change to force the loss of unique genetic lineages through continued population extirpations in the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada.

scholarly journals Low effective population size and high spatial genetic structure of black poplar populations from the Oder valley in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Błażej Wójkiewicz ◽  
Andrzewj Lewandowski ◽  
Weronika B. Żukowska ◽  
Monika Litkowiec ◽  
Witold Wachowiak
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Population Size ◽  
Effective Population Size ◽  
Spatial Genetic Structure ◽  
Demographic History ◽  
River Valley ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Black Poplar

Abstract Context Black poplar (Populus nigra L.) is a keystone species of European riparian ecosystems that has been negatively impacted by riverside urbanization for centuries. Consequently, it has become an endangered tree species in many European countries. The establishment of a suitable rescue plan of the remaining black poplar forest stands requires a preliminary knowledge about the distribution of genetic variation among species populations. However, for some parts of the P. nigra distribution in Europe, the genetic resources and demographic history remain poorly recognized. Aims Here, we present the first study on identifying and characterizing the genetic resources of black poplar from the Oder valley in Poland. This study (1) assessed the genetic variability and effective population size of populations and (2) examined whether gene flow is limited by distance or there is a single migrant pool along the studied river system. Methods A total of 582 poplar trees derived from nine black poplar populations were investigated with nuclear microsatellite markers. Results (1) The allelic richness and heterozygosity level were high and comparable between populations. (2) The genetic structure of the studied poplar stands was not homogenous. (3) The signatures of past bottlenecks were detected. Conclusion Our study (1) provides evidence for genetic substructuring of natural black poplar populations from the studied river catchment, which is not a frequent phenomenon reported for this species in Europe, and (2) indicates which poplar stands may serve as new genetic conservation units (GCUs) of this species in Europe. Key message The genetic resources of black poplar in the Oder River valley are still substantial compared to those reported for rivers in Western Europe. On the other hand, clear signals of isolation by distance and genetic erosion reflected in small effective population sizes and high spatial genetic structure of the analyzed populations were detected. Based on these findings, we recommend the in situ and ex situ conservation strategies for conserving and restoring the genetic resources of black poplar populations in this strongly transformed by human river valley ecosystem.

scholarly journals Spatial Genetic Structure of a Symbiotic Beetle-Fungal System: Toward Multi-Taxa Integrated Landscape Genetics

PLoS ONE ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. e25359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick M. A. James ◽  
Dave W. Coltman ◽  
Brent W. Murray ◽  
Richard C. Hamelin ◽  
Felix A. H. Sperling
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Landscape Genetics ◽  
Spatial Genetic Structure

Effects of seed dispersal, adult tree and seedling density on the spatial genetic structure of regeneration at fine temporal and spatial scales

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrice Sagnard ◽  
Sylvie Oddou-Muratorio ◽  
Christian Pichot ◽  
Giovanni G. Vendramin ◽  
Bruno Fady
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Seed Dispersal ◽  
Spatial Genetic Structure ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Seedling Density ◽  
Adult Tree ◽  
Temporal And Spatial

Recruitment, kin and the spatial genetic structure of a caddisfly Plectrocnemia conspersa in a southern English stream

2005 ◽  
Vol 50 (9) ◽  
pp. 1499-1514 ◽  
Author(s):  
HELEN R. WILCOCK ◽  
MICHAEL W. BRUFORD ◽  
ALAN G. HILDREW ◽  
RICHARD A. NICHOLS
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Spatial Genetic Structure
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