Both genetic and phenotypic intraspecific diversity play a crucial role in the ecological and
evolutionary dynamics of organisms. Several studies have compared phenotypic divergence …

The analysis of genetic structure and variability of isolated species is of critical importance in
evaluating whether stochastic or human-caused factors are affecting rare species. Low …

For years, metallophytes of both natural and human-influenced metalliferous soils have
focussed considerable attention due to their unique appearance and ability to colonize often …

Understanding how environmental conditions and plant functional variation are mutually
related is critical to improving our comprehension of plant adaptations. In this context, our …

The influence of geographic range on species persistence has long been of interest and
there is a need for a better understanding of the genetic consequences for species with …

Phragmites australis is a subcosmopolitan species typical of wetlands being studied in
Europe for its disappearance from natural stands, a phenomenon called reed die-back …

Polyploidization has played an important role in the diversification of the genus Sesleria
(Poaceae), which comprises c. 48 species and subspecies mostly distributed in Europe. The …

The many spatial and temporal configurations in which species can be classified as rare
may result in various genetic signatures, despite a persistent generalization that populations …

Gypsum endemics occur in naturally-fragmented habitats, which may lead to genetic erosion
and higher vulnerability to the genetic effects of anthropogenic fragmentation. Conversely …

Pontechium maculatum, a facultative metallophyte, was collected from four ultramafic
localities in Serbia and analysed in terms of micro-and macroelement accumulation. The …