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Biodiversity Conservation
Agnieszka Bona, Damian Brzezinski, Katarzyna A. Jadwiszczak
Summary: Genetic diversity in natural populations is crucial for long-term ecosystem protection success. Research on genetic diversity and spatial genetic structure in endangered shrub birch populations revealed the greatest genetic variation in a population receiving active protection measures. Bayesian clustering analysis and other methods showed significant genetic differences among population samples.
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Forestry
Agnieszka Bona, Stanislaw Klosowski, Katarzyna A. Jadwiszczak, Galya Petrova
Summary: The study examined the low germinability of B. humilis seeds in peripheral populations, attributing it to high proportions of empty seeds and seeds with partially developed embryos, resulting in insufficient numbers of viable seeds. While there was a positive relationship between P concentrations and seed germinability in tree birches, this relationship was not observed in B. humilis.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julia Leme Pablos, Ana Kristina Silva, Noemy Seraphim, Luiza de Moraes Magaldi, Anete Pereira de Souza, Andre Victor Lucci Freitas, Karina Lucas Silva-Brandao
Summary: The study on Atlantic Forest White Morpho butterflies shows that there is no clear species diversification and population structure among the populations, suggesting that the current distinction between the two species is unreasonable. Northern samples exhibit more intragroup structure, and clustering tests indicate the existence of three genetic clusters, with turnover between the states of Paran ' a and Sa similar to o Paulo.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Forestry
Olympia Tsipidou, Ludger Leinemann, Georgios Korakis, Reiner Finkeldey, Oliver Gailing, Aristotelis C. Papageorgiou
Summary: This study provides insights into the genetic diversity and postglacial expansion history of beech populations in the Almopia basin, confirming it as a major refugium for the species. The results suggest the existence of two main postglacial lineages originating from this region, with genetic connections to beech populations across Europe. These southern refugial populations serve as important diversity centers that require special management and conservation efforts.
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Plant Sciences
Xian-Ge Hu, Yilei Xu, Ning Shen, Mingtong Liu, Hebi Zhuang, Priyanka Borah, Zaikang Tong, Erpei Lin, Huahong Huang
Summary: This study described the physiological responses of six Betula luminifera populations to heat stress and revealed the differences among these populations. A multi-level physiological regulatory network in Betula luminifera under heat stress was identified, and the specific genes and pathways involved were revealed. These findings are important for the selection and resistance assessment of Betula luminifera for cultivation and breeding.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Helmuth Edisson Nieves-Orduna, Markus Mueller, Konstantin V. Krutovsky, Oliver Gailing
Summary: The study revealed a geographic-specific diversity in chloroplast genetics of cacao tree, with the highest haplotype variation observed in western Amazonia. Some haplotypes may have undergone long-distance seed dispersal from west to east in the Amazon basin. The chloroplast haplotypes of cacao populations are associated with the genetic groups identified by previous nuclear SSR analysis.
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Biology
Jack D. Lester, Linda Vigilant, Paolo Gratton, Maureen S. McCarthy, Christopher D. Barratt, Paula Dieguez, Anthony Agbor, Paula Alvarez-Varona, Samuel Angedakin, Emmanuel Ayuk Ayimisin, Emma Bailey, Mattia Bessone, Gregory Brazzola, Rebecca Chancellor, Heather Cohen, Emmanuel Danquah, Tobias Deschner, Villard Ebot Egbe, Manasseh Eno-Nku, Annemarie Goedmakers, Anne-Celine Granjon, Josephine Head, Daniela Hedwig, R. Adriana Hernandez-Aguilar, Kathryn J. Jeffery, Sorrel Jones, Jessica Junker, Parag Kadam, Michael Kaiser, Ammie K. Kalan, Laura Kehoe, Ivonne Kienast, Kevin E. Langergraber, Juan Lapuente, Anne Laudisoit, Kevin Lee, Sergio Marrocoli, Vianet Mihindou, David Morgan, Geoffrey Muhanguzi, Emily Neil, Sonia Nicholl, Christopher Orbell, Lucy Jayne Ormsby, Liliana Pacheco, Alex Piel, Martha M. Robbins, Aaron Rundus, Crickette Sanz, Lilah Sciaky, Alhaji M. Siaka, Veronika Staedele, Fiona Stewart, Nikki Tagg, Els Ton, Joost van Schijndel, Magloire Kambale Vyalengerera, Erin G. Wessling, Jacob Willie, Roman M. Wittig, Yisa Ginath Yuh, Kyle Yurkiw, Klaus Zuberbuehler, Christophe Boesch, Hjalmar S. Kuehl, Mimi Arandjelovic
Summary: The genetic diversity of chimpanzees is largely influenced by isolation by distance, as shown by a diverse genetic structure exhibited with geographical expansion. In contrast to the historically recognized four subspecies, current research indicates a relatively high genetic connectivity among chimpanzees. The relatively permeable nature of geographical barriers has led to strong genetic connectivity among chimpanzees on a global scale.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Timme Donders, Konstantinos Panagiotopoulos, Andreas Koutsodendris, Adele Bertini, Anna Maria Mercuri, Alessia Masi, Nathalie Combourieu-Nebout, Sebastien Joannin, Katerina Kouli, Ilias Kousis, Odile Peyron, Paola Torri, Assunta Florenzano, Alexander Francke, Bernd Wagner, Laura Sadori
Summary: The sediment record from Lake Ohrid represents the longest continuous lake archive in Europe, revealing changes in vegetation cover and forest diversity during glacial-interglacial cycles. The study shows that changes in tree richness were largely driven by the amplitude and duration of these cycles, with periods of aridity affecting tree population survival. The assessment of long-term legacy effects between global climate and regional vegetation change demonstrates that Lake Ohrid functioned as a refugium for both thermophilous and temperate tree species.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Lily Gierke, Nelson C. Coelho, Tarang Khangaonkar, Tom Mumford, Filipe Alberto
Summary: This study described the genetic structure of N. luetkeana and tested different population connectivity models. Four main groups of genetic co-ancestry were found across the species' distribution, with regional differences in genetic diversity.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Carolina Osuna-Mascaro, Rafael Rubio de Casas, Jose M. Gomez, Joao Loureiro, Silvia Castro, Jacob B. Landis, Robin Hopkins, Francisco Perfectti
Summary: This study analyzed the evolution of Erysimum species from the South of the Iberian Peninsula and found that hybridization played a significant role in their evolution, especially in species with purple and yellow flowers. These results demonstrate the importance of hybridization for plant diversification, which should be considered in studies of plant evolution.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Olga A. Filatova, Ivan D. Fedutin, Ekaterina A. Borisova, Ilya G. Meschersky, Erich Hoyt
Summary: This study examined the genetic and vocal variation in resident killer whales from Nemuro Strait in the western North Pacific. The results showed significant differences in mtDNA control region haplotypes and stereotyped calls between the Nemuro population and those from Kamchatka and the adjacent western North Pacific. This suggests that Nemuro Strait represents a separate maternal lineage and supports the existence of a southwestern glacial refugium for killer whales during the Last Glacial Maximum.
MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Florentine Riquet, Mathilde Horaud, Vaimiti Dubousquet, Josina Tiavouane, Carmela Lopes, Phila Raharivelomanana, Veronique Berteaux-Lecellier, Serge Planes, Daphne Grulois, Serge Andrefouet, Simon Van Wynsberge, Philippe Borsa, Gael Lecellier, Cecile Fauvelot
Summary: The giant clam Tridacna maxima in French Polynesia exhibits significant genetic structure due to limited dispersal abilities and long-term genetic isolation. Preserving the genetic diversity and structure is crucial for transfer and restocking programs.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
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Entomology
Shu-Ping Tseng, Jason Boone, Lowell Boone, Natalee King, Siavash Taravati, Dong-Hwan Choe, Chow-Yang Lee
Summary: A recent study on genetic relationships of Formosan subterranean termites in California found that colonies in Canyon Lake belonged to a different maternal lineage compared to colonies in La Mesa. Although the La Mesa colonies showed genetic similarities, significant differences were observed between the Canyon Lake colony and one of the La Mesa colonies, suggesting distinct genetic backgrounds among the populations.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Jie Liu, Ephie A. Magige, Peng-Zhen Fan, Moses C. Wambulwa, Ya-Huang Luo, Hai-Ling Qi, Lian-Ming Gao, Richard I. Milne
Summary: A study found that large-scale grafting as an agricultural activity can lead to the loss of genetic diversity and breakdown of genetic structure in the wild populations of iron walnut. To mitigate these effects, it is recommended to restrict the use of grafting in wild populations and preserve natural genotypes through in situ and ex situ conservation.
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Entomology
Sarah Petermann, Sabine Otto, Gerrit Eichner, Marc F. Schetelig
Summary: The study found that the SWD populations in Germany are highly homogeneous, without differences between populations or years, indicating good adaptation and minimal external invasions. However, the high genetic variability and migration between populations could lead to a rapid establishment of the pest species.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ecology
Ewa Jablonska, Dierk Michaelis, Marlena Tokarska, Klara Goldstein, Mateusz Grygoruk, Mateusz Wilk, Tomasz Wyszomirski, Wiktor Kotowski
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Environmental Sciences
Ewa Jablonska, Marta Wisniewska, Pawel Marcinkowski, Mateusz Grygoruk, Craig R. Walton, Dominik Zak, Carl C. Hoffmann, Soren E. Larsen, Michael Trepel, Wiktor Kotowski
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
E. Jablonska, M. Winkowska, M. Wisniewska, J. Geurts, D. Zak, W. Kotowski
Summary: The study found that harvesting vegetation within wetland buffer zones can increase nitrogen removal efficiency while potentially increasing the decomposability of biomass, facilitating the recycling of nutrients. Therefore, biomass should be removed after mowing to maintain high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus removal efficiency.
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Environmental Sciences
Craig R. Walton, Dominik Zak, Joachim Audet, Rasmus Jes Petersen, Jelena Lange, Claudia Oehmke, Wendelin Wichtmann, Juergen Kreyling, Mateusz Grygoruk, Ewa Jablonska, Wiktor Kotowski, Marta M. Wisniewska, Rafael Ziegler, Carl C. Hoffmann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Forestry
Agnieszka Bona, Stanislaw Klosowski, Katarzyna A. Jadwiszczak, Galya Petrova
Summary: The study examined the low germinability of B. humilis seeds in peripheral populations, attributing it to high proportions of empty seeds and seeds with partially developed embryos, resulting in insufficient numbers of viable seeds. While there was a positive relationship between P concentrations and seed germinability in tree birches, this relationship was not observed in B. humilis.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Marek Giergiczny, Sviataslau Valasiuk, Wiktor Kotowski, Halina Galera, Jette B. Jacobsen, Julian Sagebiel, Wendelin Wichtmann, Ewa Jablonska
Summary: This study summarizes the results of a discrete choice experiment aimed at assessing the preferences of Danish, German, and Polish citizens towards ecosystem services in lowland small rivers of the Baltic Sea basin. The findings indicate that respondents in all three countries are willing to pay significant amounts to improve water quality and restore natural river features. Wild marshes and wetland agriculture are equally valued as desirable options. The appearance of small rivers in their neighborhood is an important factor for respondents.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Izabela Jaszczuk, Wiktor Kotowski, Lukasz Kozub, Jurgen Kreyling, Ewa Jablonska
Summary: Nutrient availability affects the growth and chlorophyll content of brown mosses in calcareous fens. Brown mosses reach their maximum growth rates and chlorophyll contents at higher nutrient concentrations than those naturally occurring. Competition for light with vascular plants limits the occurrence of brown mosses in nutrient-rich habitats, preventing them from occupying their entire fundamental niche.
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Ecology
Ewa Jablonska
Summary: This study documents the persistence of ice lenses under hummocks during spring snowmelt in a rich fen in Poland. Sphagnum teres and Tomentypnum nitens hummocks effectively insulated the temperature and maintained frozen peat, but were less effective in warmer spring conditions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Agnieszka Bona, Damian Brzezinski, Katarzyna A. Jadwiszczak
Summary: Genetic diversity in natural populations is crucial for long-term ecosystem protection success. Research on genetic diversity and spatial genetic structure in endangered shrub birch populations revealed the greatest genetic variation in a population receiving active protection measures. Bayesian clustering analysis and other methods showed significant genetic differences among population samples.
Article
Ecology
Ewa Jablonska, Wiktor Kotowski, Nadejda A. Soudzilovskaia
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the variation in desiccation avoidance traits among dominant bryophyte species in rich fens and determine their role in the formation of a hummock-hollow gradient. Ten species were sampled, and various traits related to desiccation avoidance were measured. The frequency of hummock formation was positively correlated with certain traits such as canopy dry mass per surface-projected area and negatively correlated with desiccation rate, except for one species with high water-retaining ability despite its growth form.
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Forestry
Katarzyna A. Jadwiszczak, Malgorzata Mazur, Agnieszka Bona, Katarzyna Marcysiak, Adam Boratynski
Summary: The study focuses on the taxonomic affiliation and genetic differentiation of two varieties of Juniperus sabina, var. sabina and var. balkanensis, in Europe and Asia. The results indicate significant genetic differentiation among the populations, with the hybrid var. balkanensis showing adaptation to hot and dry climates.
ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Stanislaw Klosowski, Pawel Pawlikowski, Ewa Jablonska, Monika Podgorska
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Forestry
Katarzyna Anna Jadwiszcza, Lidia V. Vetchinnikova, Agnieszka Bona, Likasz Tyburski, Tatiana J. Kuznetsova, Valery A. Isidorov
ANNALS OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Piotr Sugier, Danuta Sugier, Oleg Sozinov, Aleksander Kolos, Dan Wolkowycki, Andrzej Plak, Olha Budnyk
ACTA SOCIETATIS BOTANICORUM POLONIAE
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
E. Jablonska, P. Pawlikowski, F. Jarzombkowski, M. Tarapata, S. Klosowski
