Identifying Genetic Hotspots by Mapping Molecular Diversity of Widespread Trees: When Commonness Matters

摘要: Conservation planning requires setting priorities at the same spatial scale which decision-making processes are undertaken considering all levels of biodiversity, but current methods for identifying biodiversity hotspots ignore its genetic component. We developed a fine-scale approach based on definition hotspots, have high diversity and unique variants that represent their evolutionary potential novelties. Our hypothesis is wide-ranging taxa with similar ecological tolerances, yet phylogenetically independent lineages, been currently shaped by forces result in geographically concordant patterns. mapped previously published biparentally inherited markers chloroplast sequences 9 species from 188 275 populations, respectively, 4 woody dominant families austral temperate forest, an area considered hotspot. Spatial distribution patterns polymorphisms differed among according to tolerances. Eight were detected we recommend conservation actions some southern Coastal Range Chile. Existing spatially explicit data multiple populations can help identify guide establish science-based protected areas will preserve key habitats species.