Strong fluctuations in aboveground population size do not limit genetic diversity in populations of an endangered biennial species.

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Assessing genetic diversity within populations of rare species and understanding its determinants are crucial for effective species protection. While a lot is known about the relationships between genetic diversity, fitness, and current population size, very few studies explored the effects of past population size. Knowledge of past population size may, however, improve our ability to predict future population...

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