Habitat fragmentation and the genetic structure of the Amazonian palm Mauritia flexuosa L.f. (Arecaceae) on the island of Trinidad
Federman S, Hyseni C, Clement W, Oatham M, Caccone A. Habitat fragmentation and the genetic structure of the Amazonian palm Mauritia flexuosa L.f. (Arecaceae) on the island of Trinidad. Conservation Genetics 2013, 15: 355-362. DOI: 10.1007/s10592-013-0543-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIsland of TrinidadGenetic structureAnimal-mediated seed dispersalSmall-scale spatial genetic structureLand use changeNearest-neighbor matingSpatial genetic structureTemporal genetic patternsMauritia flexuosa L.fHabitat fragmentationSuccessful conservationSeed dispersalAnthropogenic changesScientific ReserveMauritia flexuosaGenetic differentiationManagement planGene flowGenetic patternsStudy sitesGenetic diversitySmall collection areaGenetic exchangeWild populationsPopulation's ability