Population genetic structure of Phaedranassa cinerea Ravenna (Amaryllidaceae) and conservation implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Andean orography has shaped the endemism of plant species in montane forests, creating a mosaic of habitats in small and isolated areas. Understanding these endemic species' genetic diversity patterns is crucial for their conservation. Phaedranassa cinerea (Amaryllidaceae), a species restricted to the western Andes of Ecuador, is listed as "vulnerable" according to the IUCN criteria. This study seeks to determine whether there is genetic structure among and within Phaedranassa cinerea populations, estimate the timing of their genetic divergence, and recommend conservation strategies based on these genetic structure findings.

Results

Using 13 microsatellites and a Bayesian approach, we analyzed the genetic differentiation of P. cinerea and possible diversification

SUBMITTER: Buenano MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760094 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature