Revealing patterns of genetic diversity and barriers for gene flow are key points for successful conservation in endangered species. Methods based on molecular markers are also often used to delineate conservation units such as evolutionary significant units and management units. Here we combine phylo-geographic analyses (based on mt DNA) with population and landscape genetic analyses (based on microsatellites) for the endange...

Aim Range size and niche breadth have been found to be positively related to abundance in many plant and animal groups. We tested these two relationships for the tree species flora of Central Europe; that is, for all 25 species that have their distribution centre in this region. Location Eurasia, with a focus on Central Europe. Methods We devised an abundance and niche variable classification system to transform the existing l...