The conifers are a diverse and ancient group of seed plants of monophyletic origin that
arose more than 300 million years ago (Rothwell and Scheckler 1988). They are uniformly …

To investigate the past spatial dynamics of Atlantic Forest (AF)'island-like'enclaves in
northeastern Brazil, we employed ecological niche modeling (ENM) using a set of …

Research highlights: Our study is the first to explore the genetic composition of ancient
Cryptomeria trees across a distribution range in China. Background and objectives …

Studies on the genetic diversity and structure in endangered and threatened species are of
utmost importance to design and promote effective conservation and management …

Abstract Docynia delavayi (Franch.) Schneid.(D. delavayi), is a wild fruit tree which
combines edible, medicinal, ecological and ornamental uses. In this study, ancient and …

The origin of modern disjunct plant distributions in the Brazilian Highlands with strong
floristic affinities to distant montane rainforests of isolated mountaintops in the northeast and …

The Atlantic Forest remnants in southern Bahia, Brazil, contain large tree species that have
suffered disturbances in recent decades. Anthropogenic activities have led to a decrease in …

Amentotaxus argotaenia (Taxaceae) is a vulnerable coniferous species with preference for
shade and moist environment. Accurate estimation of genetic variation is crucial for its …

High Andean wetlands are naturally fragmented ecosystems that are impacted by
anthropogenic activities. Although they constitute important reservoirs of biodiversity and …

Aim Hispaniola is the second largest island in the Caribbean and a hot spot of biodiversity.
The island was formed by the fusion of a northern and southern palaeo‐islands during the …