Article
Genetic diversity in widespread species is not congruent with species richness in alpine plant communities.
Ecology letters - 1 Dec 2012
Taberlet Pierre, Zimmermann Niklaus E, Englisch Thorsten, Tribsch Andreas, Holderegger Rolf, Alvarez Nadir, Niklfeld Harald, Coldea Gheorghe, Mirek Zbigniew, Moilanen Atte, Ahlmer Wolfgang, Marsan Paolo Ajmone, Bona Enzo, Bovio Maurizio, Choler Philippe, Cieślak Elżbieta, Colli Licia, Cristea Vasile, Dalmas Jean-Pierre, Frajman Božo, Garraud Luc, Gaudeul Myriam, Gielly Ludovic, Gutermann Walter, Jogan Nejc, Kagalo Alexander A, Korbecka Grażyna, Küpfer Philippe, Lequette Benoît, Letz Dominik Roman, Manel Stéphanie, Mansion Guilhem, Marhold Karol, Martini Fabrizio, Negrini Riccardo, Niño Fernando, Paun Ovidiu, Pellecchia Marco, Perico Giovanni, Piękoś-Mirkowa Halina, Prosser Filippo, Puşcaş Mihai, Ronikier Michał, Scheuerer Martin, Schneeweiss Gerald M, Schönswetter Peter, Schratt-Ehrendorfer Luise, Schüpfer Fanny, Selvaggi Alberto, Steinmann Katharina, Thiel-Egenter Conny, van Loo Marcela, Winkler Manuela, Wohlgemuth Thomas, Wraber Tone, Gugerli Felix, Vellend Mark
Abstract excerpt
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) aims at the conservation of all three levels of biodiversity, that is, ecosystems, species and genes. Genetic diversity represents evolutionary potential and is important for ecosystem functioning. Unfortunately, genetic diversity in natural populations is hardly considered in conservation strategies because it is difficult to measure and has been hypothesised to...
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