Gene dispersal processes shape demographic and microevolutionary dynamics of tree
species. Gene dispersal patterns can be studied by spatially explicit methods. Spatial …

Microsatellites, also known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs), are among the most
commonly used marker types in evolutionary and ecological studies. Next Generation …

Selfing or mating between related individuals in self-compatible hermaphroditic tree species
may lead to inbreeding depression (ID) due to homozygosis in recessive, identical by …

Trees compared to other organisms have a very high level of genetic diversity (Hamrick and
Godt 1990). As sessile long-living plants, they need this high level of genetic variation for …

Throughout the world, large trees are increasingly rare. Cariniana legalis is the tallest tree
species of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, reaching up to 60 m in height. Due to extensive …

The transfer of genes between populations is increasingly important in a world where
pollinators are declining, plant and animal populations are increasingly fragmented and …

Forest fragmentation studies are now urgent due to increased rates of deforestation and
forest fires worldwide. In South America, the bee-pollinated Cariniana estrellensis is one of …

Due to the nutritional content and commercial value of its seeds, Bertholletia excelsa is one
of the most important species exploited in the Amazon region. The species is …

In hyper fragmented biomes, conservation of extant biota relies on preservation and proper
management of remnants. The maintenance of genetic diversity and functional connectivity …

Although there is a consensus among conservation biologists about the importance of
genetic information, the assessment of extinction risk and conservation decision-making …