Factors determining fine-scale spatial genetic structure within coexisting populations of common beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.), and sessile oak (Q. petraea (Matt.) Liebl.)

Abstract Key message Naturally regenerating populations of common beech, pedunculate, and sessile oaks develop strong spatial genetic structures at adult and seedling stages. Significant genetic relationship occurs between individuals growing up to 60 m apart. This indicates the minimum distance sep...

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Main Authors: Elżbieta Sandurska, Bartosz Ulaszewski, Katarzyna Meyza, Ewa Sztupecka, Jarosław Burczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Annals of Forest Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-023-01217-4