This study identifies priority conservation areas and Genetic Zones (GZs) for *Nothofagus pumilio*, a foundation species of Patagonian forests threatened by climate change and human activities. Thirty-five populations (965 trees) were genotyped with SSRs. Bayesian approaches identified six priority conservation areas with high allelic richness and/or exclusive allelic variants. Eighteen GZs were delineated, providing management units for sustainable practices and conservation funding.
Publisher
Scientific Reports
Published On
Nov 06, 2020
Authors
M. Gabriela Mattera, Mario J. Pastorino, M. Victoria Lantschner, Paula Marchelli, Carolina Soliani
Tags
Nothofagus pumilio
conservation
Genetic Zones
allelic richness
climate change
sustainable practices
Patagonian forests
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