Abstract The 'centre–periphery hypothesis'(CPH) is a long‐standing postulate in ecology
that states that genetic variation and demographic performance of a species decrease from …

Understanding the impact of postglacial recolonization on genetic diversity is essential in
explaining current patterns of genetic variation. The central–marginal hypothesis (CMH) …

Many plant species can reproduce by both sexual and vegetative means. Clonal diversity
and degree of intermingling of clones in the vegetative reproductive mode can influence the …

Due to climate change, the ranges of many North American tree species are expected to
shift northward. Sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marshall) reaches its northern continuous …

Betula humilis is an endangered plant species in Central Europe. In order to protect this
species, it is necessary to document its genetic diversity in this region and to identify areas …

Calcareous grasslands belong to the most species‐rich and endangered habitats in Europe.
However, little is known about the origin of the species typically occurring in these …

The polyploid species complex of Rosa villosa sensu lato (Rosa section Caninae subsection
Vestitae) consists of three morphologically similar polyploid species: R. sherardii, R. mollis …

The effective conservation of species requires data on the levels and distribution of genetic
diversity within and among populations. In this study, we estimated the genetic variation in …

Outcrossed mating systems play a very important role in the persistence of endangered, self-
incompatible plants such as shrub birch, Betula humilis Schrk. The goal of this study was to …

The genetic diversity of natural populations is a key factor in the success of long-term
ecosystem protection. We studied the genetic diversity and spatial genetic structure (SGS) in …