Conservation genetics and genetic vulnerability of <i>Craigia yunnanensis</i> (Malvaceae), a relict plant species with extremely small populations from Southwest China
Overall, habitat fragmentation, loss of genetic diversity, coupled with severe human interference, have led to the endangered status of C. yunnanensis. Additionally, different patterns of genetic vulnerability suggested constructive conservation strategies for different populations. This study also provides additional evidence that the 'Tanaka-Kaiyong Line' (TKL) is an obvious phytogeographic boundary in the southwestern region of China.
Authors
- Yaling Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0454-1448)
- Zhiling Dao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9785-6336)
- Liu Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6644-1795)
- Lei Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9251-2745)
- Weibang Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7195-2215)
- Jing Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6680-7486)
Institutions
- Kunming Institute of Botany (CN)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Botany
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcaf270
- Primary Topic
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00