Island biogeography is the study of the distribution and dynamics of species in island
environments. Due to their isolation from more widespread continental species, islands are …

Abstract The Azorean endemic gymnosperm Juniperus brevifolia (Seub.) Antoine is a top
priority species for conservation in Macaronesia, based on its ecological significance in …

Five polymorphic microsatellites (simple sequence repeat; SSR) markers were used to
estimate the levels of genetic variation within and among natural populations from different …

In Italy, Valeriana wallrothii Kreyer, is widespread in northern and central plain and
mountain regions. In the last years, a decrease in population number and size was …

Genetic diversity was measured by allozyme electrophoresis in eight natural populations of
the threatened Canarian endemic Viola palmensis Webb & Berth.(Violaceae). Nineteen …

Hedychium spicatum, a perennial rhizomatous medicinal plant distributed in subtropical and
temperate parts, is considered nearly endemic to the Himalayan region. In this study …

Islands offer an interesting framework in which to study the effect of geographical isolation
on population genetic differentiation. For plant species with high dispersal abilities, however …

We used random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers to assess the levels and
structuring of genetic variation in the Canarian laurel forest endangered endemics …

Anagyris latifolia is an endemic and endangered species from the Canary Islands, whose
distribution is limited to four islands, with less than 400 individuals in fragmented and …

Gnaphalium teydeum and G. luteo-album (Asteraceae) are two closely congeneric taxa
native to the Canary Islands. While G. luteo-album is widespread in the Macaronesian …