Restoration Genetics – A Consideration of Lessons and Opportunities

Ecological Restoration, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown, С. 473 - 519

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Genetics has provided key insights for improving ecological restoration outcomes over several decades. It is now well established that low genetic diversity and high inbreeding can impact seed set seedling vigour many plant species limiting availability activities. This also explain poor if seedlings fail to thrive or an population established. The world of genetics changed rapidly in the last 10 years, with new technologies producing orders magnitude more data than anything been generated previously. In addition, computational advances are allowing us stitch together disparate datasets such as those collected from soils, climate, genomics better understand observed ecosystems. bodes future restoration, it will allow develop accurate sensitive predictive models regarding choice, location, ability cope change time. important recognise possible screen genomes hundreds plants cost-effectively. If this was routinely undertaken, could significantly improve success create a long-term legacy generations who be charged managing ecosystems our planet.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing spatial mating patterns in translocated populations of Campanula glomerata

Global Ecology and Conservation, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 46, С. e02548 - e02548

Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2023

Plant translocations represent a solution for rescuing nonviable populations and recreating population networks. An essential criterion translocation success is genetic diversity enhancement or maintenance in post-translocation generations. Genetic mixing, i.e. individual relatedness spatial structure, also needs to be considered. We investigated the processes involved patterns of first generation (recruits seed progeny) translocated insect-pollinated, self-incompatible herb Campanula glomerata. combined direct indirect estimates contemporary mating gene dispersal using 15 microsatellite loci estimate clonal extent, reconstruct sibship parentage pollen distances. representative natural seed-source populations. Combining sources enhanced effective number breeders (Ne = 102–175). Clonal propagation was only marginal. Pollen occurred at short distances within (up 18 m), favouring fine-scale structure (SGS). This means that diversity, random high admixture levels are ascribed mixed arrangement transplants. Stronger SGS might lead biparental inbreeding reduced set due lack compatible neighbours, impact long-term sustainability. Increasing seed-dispersal among sites mediated by grazing livestock used grassland management. Some long-distance flow events (0.68–2.35 km) between were detected, suggesting potential creating large restore connectivity flow.

Язык: Английский

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Sustainable Management Strategies for the Black Sea Coast Ecosystems

Nexo Revista Científica, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 36(04), С. 729 - 735

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2023

The paper addresses the geobotanical features of key areas along Black Sea coast, focusing on region from Novorossiysk to Kabardinka and Betta farm Inal Bay (Russia). study assesses condition plant populations, evaluates community disturbances caused by various factors, examines vegetation patterns in relation elevation. Of significant concern is impact both natural conditions human activities these coastal ecosystems. underscores need for effective management strategies mitigate detrimental consequences intervention safeguard region's biodiversity. importance sustainable practices eco-friendly tourism as part responsible approaches maintain appeal ecological integrity coast. In conclusion, paper's insights into aspects coast offer valuable guidance that can harmonize with protection restoration vital

Язык: Английский

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Effect of seed origin on vegetative and floral performances of plants reintroduced into the wild

Plant Ecology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 225(3), С. 247 - 259

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2024

Язык: Английский

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