Parentage analysis of conservation translocations in the endangered, self-incompatible shrub <i>Pseudoziziphus celata</i> reveals reproductive constraints, variable survival and a case for genetics-driven conservation
Limited parental contributors, uneven reproductive output, and variable survival negatively affected the genetic composition of translocations, but designing translocations with genetic data resulted in more even representation of more full-sib groups. To increase genotypic diversity and reduce potential inbreeding, future management should include hand pollinations and augmentations with underrepresented genotypes. The study highlights how incorporating genetic data improves conservation translocations.
Authors
- Brigette Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0052-4990)
- C. Foye
- Burgund Bassüner
- Aaron S. David (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0802-7799)
- Sterling A. Herron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1738-0874)
- Stephanie M. Koontz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0811-9551)
- Eric S. Menges (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9486-4189)
- Stacy A. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0236-4038)
- Noah D. Dell
- Christine E. Edwards (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8837-4872)
- Cheryl L. Peterson
- Carl W. Weekley
Institutions
- Center for Plant Conservation (US)
- Archbold Biological Station (US)
- Missouri Botanical Garden (US)
- Tower Semiconductor (Israel) (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Botany
- Published
- 2025-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcaf259
- Primary Topic
- Plant and animal studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00