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Genetic variation patterns of Shorea contorta and Parashorea malaanonan (Dipterocarpaceae) in the Philippines

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Genetic variation patterns of Shorea contorta and Parashorea malaanonan (Dipterocarpaceae) in the Philippines (English shop)

Randy Alfabete Villarin (Author)

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ISBN-13 (Hard Copy) 9783954043934
ISBN-13 (eBook) 9783736943933
Language English
Page Number 202
Lamination of Cover matt
Edition 1. Aufl.
Publication Place Göttingen
Place of Dissertation Göttingen
Publication Date 2013-04-09
General Categorization Dissertation
Departments Forest science
Keywords Genetik
Description

The rapid decline of the Philippine forests has resulted in highly fragmented tree populations. In response to this, plantation programs boomed during the 80‘s and early 90‘s of the last century. Plantation forests, however, were mostly established with reproductive materials from unknown sources with presumably restricted genetic diversity.

In this study, genetic variation patterns at microsatellite (SSR) and AFLP markers were investigated and compared between planted and natural populations of the ecologically important and critically endangered tropical rainforest tree species: Shorea contorta and Parashorea malaanonan (Dipterocarpaceae).

The study was important to conserve the remaining genetic diversity within populations of the investigated dipterocarps. Further, it provided useful data for better planning actions when it comes to reinforcement of existing species populations and re-introduction of the species. In addition, it gave information for a genetically sound seed collection efforts to support the continuous forest restoration programs in the country.