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Genetic structure of two demographic stages of the animal-dispersed tree Prunus africana
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Short title |
Genetic structure of an animal-dispersed tree
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Author(s) |
Berens, D.G.; Braun, C.; Griebeler, E.M.; Böhning-Gaese, K.
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Presenting author |
Böhning-Gaese, K.
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Institution(s) |
Institute of Zoology, University of Mainz
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Keywords |
Animal dispersal; gene flow; Kakamega Forest; population genetics; tree recruitment
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Abstract |
A comparison of the genetic structure of different stages in a plant's life cycle can yield indirect information about the ecological processes shaping plant populations. Here, we present a study of the genetic structure of seedlings and adults of the animal-dispersed tree Prunus africana in Kakamega Forest, Kenya. Preliminary analyses showed slight genetic differentiation between seedlings and adults due to private alleles, which might indicate rare long-distance dispersal events. High inbreeding in seedlings and decreasing relatedness with geographic distance suggest distance-restricted gene flow on a local scale. Further parentage analyses, including other life stages, should reveal more information about the genetic structure of this endangered tree species.
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Congress Topic |
Process Analysis
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