High genomic structuring in Euterpe precatoria in the Brazilian Amazonia and new implications for restoration and conservation efforts.

ABSTRACT: The palm Euterpe precatoria (Mart.), one of the most widely distributed species in the Amazon basin, plays a crucial role for traditional riverine communities. It thrives in nutrient-poor, well-drained soils, important traits for forest restoration. Additionally, the species is extensively exploited for açaí extraction. We sampled 23 natural geographic populations in the Brazilian states of Amazonas and Rondônia, characterizing them using single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. We divided the dataset into putatively neutral and outlier SNPs (under selection) to estimate genomic diversity and structure. To identify potential causes of selective pressure, we explored the factors that may have contributed to the differences and similarities between the two datasets. Our results suggest

SUBMITTER: Francisconi AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12796412 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature