A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Phenotypic differentiation in a common garden reflects the phylogeography of a widespread Alpine plant
Authors: Frei ES, Scheepens JF, Armbruster GFJ, Stocklin J
Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL
Publication year: 2012
Journal: Journal of Ecology
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
Journal acronym: J ECOL
Number in series: 2
Volume: 100
Issue: 2
First page : 297
Last page: 308
Number of pages: 12
ISSN: 0022-0477
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2745.2011.01909.x
Abstract
5. Synthesis. The current study compared regional molecular variation and phenotypic differentiation among populations of a widespread species in the context of extreme range changes during glaciations in the Alps. Because the common garden phenotypic differentiation of G. reptans reflects its phylogeographic structure, we conclude that glacial history affected both genotypes and phenotypes. The results suggest that the present-day phenotypic differentiation was caused by genetic drift and limited gene flow between populations in glacial refugia and during post-glacial recolonization, as well as by adaptation to current climatic conditions. Our findings are relevant for understanding the adaptive potential of Alpine plants and predicting potential range shifts in response to future climate change.
5. Synthesis. The current study compared regional molecular variation and phenotypic differentiation among populations of a widespread species in the context of extreme range changes during glaciations in the Alps. Because the common garden phenotypic differentiation of G. reptans reflects its phylogeographic structure, we conclude that glacial history affected both genotypes and phenotypes. The results suggest that the present-day phenotypic differentiation was caused by genetic drift and limited gene flow between populations in glacial refugia and during post-glacial recolonization, as well as by adaptation to current climatic conditions. Our findings are relevant for understanding the adaptive potential of Alpine plants and predicting potential range shifts in response to future climate change.
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