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Altitudinal gradients, biogeographic history and microhabitat adaptation affect fine-scale spatial genetic structure in African and Neotropical populations of an ancient tropical tree species.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Torroba-Balmori Paloma, Budde Katharina B, Heer Katrin, González-Martínez Santiago C, Olsson Sanna, Scotti-Saintagne Caroline, Casalis Maxime, Sonké Bonaventure, Dick Christopher W, Heuertz Myriam
Abstract excerpt
The analysis of fine-scale spatial genetic structure (FSGS) within populations can provide insights into eco-evolutionary processes. Restricted dispersal and locally occurring genetic drift are the primary causes for FSGS at equilibrium, as described in the isolation by distance (IBD) model. Beyond IBD expectations, spatial, environmental or historical factors can affect FSGS. We examined FSGS in seven African...
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