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View article: WOODIV v2, more occurrences, functional traits, and a time-calibrated phylogeny for Euro-Mediterranean trees
WOODIV v2, more occurrences, functional traits, and a time-calibrated phylogeny for Euro-Mediterranean trees Open
The WOODIV v1 database provided occurrences at 10 km spatial resolution, traits and phylogenetic data for all 210 species (and 35 subspecies, totalling 245 taxa) in the Euro-Mediterranean Basin. While this reliable and readily accessible d…
View article: Germination niche of the endangered dragon tree Dracaena draco (L.) L. subsp. draco of the Macaronesian Islands
Germination niche of the endangered dragon tree Dracaena draco (L.) L. subsp. draco of the Macaronesian Islands Open
View article: Late Pleistocene expansions from a single climatic refugium and close wild–domesticated relationships in the carob tree
Late Pleistocene expansions from a single climatic refugium and close wild–domesticated relationships in the carob tree Open
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View article: Evolutionary distinctiveness with incomplete isolation of the narrow endemic alpine plant Saxifraga delphinensis Ravaud
Evolutionary distinctiveness with incomplete isolation of the narrow endemic alpine plant Saxifraga delphinensis Ravaud Open
View article: Tree biodiversity of warm drylands is likely to decline in a drier world
Tree biodiversity of warm drylands is likely to decline in a drier world Open
Warm drylands represent 19% of land surfaces worldwide and host ca. 1100 tree species. The risk of decline due to climate aridification of this neglected biodiversity has been overlooked despite its ecological and societal importance. To f…
View article: Tree biodiversity of warm drylands is likely to decline in a drier world
Tree biodiversity of warm drylands is likely to decline in a drier world Open
Abstract. Warm drylands represent 19% of land surfaces worldwide and host ca. 1,100 tree species. The risk of decline due to climate aridification of this neglected biodiversity has been overlooked despite its ecological a…
View article: Phylogénomique ou génomique des populations ? Délimitation difficile d'un endémique au sein d'un syngaméon
Phylogénomique ou génomique des populations ? Délimitation difficile d'un endémique au sein d'un syngaméon Open
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View article: Global bioregionalization of warm drylands based on tree assemblages mined from occurrence big data
Global bioregionalization of warm drylands based on tree assemblages mined from occurrence big data Open
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View article: Genome‐wide footprints in the carob tree (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i>) unveil a new domestication pattern of a fruit tree in the Mediterranean
Genome‐wide footprints in the carob tree (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i>) unveil a new domestication pattern of a fruit tree in the Mediterranean Open
Intense research efforts over the last two decades have renewed our understanding of plant phylogeography and domestication in the Mediterranean basin. Here we aim to investigate the evolutionary history and the origin of domestication of …
View article: Comment allier stabilisation des sols contamines et préservation d’Astragalus tragacantha L. sur le littoral remarquable du Parc national des Calanques ?
Comment allier stabilisation des sols contamines et préservation d’Astragalus tragacantha L. sur le littoral remarquable du Parc national des Calanques ? Open
Face à la dégradation anthropique des habitats littoraux du Parc national des Calanques, le projet européen LIFE Habitats Calanques (LIFE16 NAT/FR/000593) a pour objectif d’entreprendre des actions de protection et de restauration écologiq…
View article: Is a restricted niche the explanation for species vulnerability? Insights from a large field survey of Astragalus tragacantha L. (Fabaceae)
Is a restricted niche the explanation for species vulnerability? Insights from a large field survey of Astragalus tragacantha L. (Fabaceae) Open
View article: Peer Review #2 of "When ecological marginality is not geographically peripheral: exploring genetic predictions of the centre-periphery hypothesis in the endemic plant Lilium pomponium (v0.1)"
Peer Review #2 of "When ecological marginality is not geographically peripheral: exploring genetic predictions of the centre-periphery hypothesis in the endemic plant Lilium pomponium (v0.1)" Open
Background.Quantifying variation of genetic traits over the geographical range of species is crucial for understanding the factors driving their range dynamics.The centre-periphery hypothesis postulates, and many studies support, the idea …
View article: Peer Review #1 of "When ecological marginality is not geographically peripheral: exploring genetic predictions of the centre-periphery hypothesis in the endemic plant Lilium pomponium (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "When ecological marginality is not geographically peripheral: exploring genetic predictions of the centre-periphery hypothesis in the endemic plant Lilium pomponium (v0.1)" Open
Background.Quantifying variation of genetic traits over the geographical range of species is crucial for understanding the factors driving their range dynamics.The centre-periphery hypothesis postulates, and many studies support, the idea …
View article: When ecological marginality is not geographically peripheral: exploring genetic predictions of the centre-periphery hypothesis in the endemic plant <i>Lilium pomponium</i>
When ecological marginality is not geographically peripheral: exploring genetic predictions of the centre-periphery hypothesis in the endemic plant <i>Lilium pomponium</i> Open
Background Quantifying variation of genetic traits over the geographical range of species is crucial for understanding the factors driving their range dynamics. The center-periphery hypothesis postulates, and many studies support, the idea…
View article: Peer Review #3 of "When ecological marginality is not geographically peripheral: exploring genetic predictions of the centre-periphery hypothesis in the endemic plant Lilium pomponium (v0.2)"
Peer Review #3 of "When ecological marginality is not geographically peripheral: exploring genetic predictions of the centre-periphery hypothesis in the endemic plant Lilium pomponium (v0.2)" Open
Background.Quantifying variation of genetic traits over the geographical range of species is crucial for understanding the factors driving their range dynamics.The centre-periphery hypothesis postulates, and many studies support, the idea …
View article: Identification of plant micro-reserves using conservation units and population vulnerability: The case of an endangered endemic Snowflake (Acis nicaeensis) in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot
Identification of plant micro-reserves using conservation units and population vulnerability: The case of an endangered endemic Snowflake (Acis nicaeensis) in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot Open
View article: New insights on the conservation status of the Endangered coastal endemic plant <i>Astragalus berytheus</i> (Fabaceae) in Lebanon
New insights on the conservation status of the Endangered coastal endemic plant <i>Astragalus berytheus</i> (Fabaceae) in Lebanon Open
Coastal vegetation includes unique species with adaptations to the specific conditions of this environment, and in the Mediterranean region urban development of coastal areas has severely affected coastal ecosystems. Astragalus berytheus B…
View article: Population genetic structure and management perspectives for Armeria belgenciencis, a narrow endemic plant from Provence (France)
Population genetic structure and management perspectives for Armeria belgenciencis, a narrow endemic plant from Provence (France) Open
Background and aims – Conserving threatened biodiversity needs a robust knowledge and delineation of the taxonomical entities targeted for in or ex situ conservation. In the genus Armeria (Plumbaginaceae), the frequent correlation between …
View article: Beyond taxonomic diversity: Revealing spatial mismatches in phylogenetic and functional diversity facets in Mediterranean tree communities in southern France
Beyond taxonomic diversity: Revealing spatial mismatches in phylogenetic and functional diversity facets in Mediterranean tree communities in southern France Open
View article: The belowground bacterial and fungal communities differed in their significance as microbial indicator of Moroccan carob habitats
The belowground bacterial and fungal communities differed in their significance as microbial indicator of Moroccan carob habitats Open
View article: Incorporating phylogeography for modelling the distribution of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua, Leguminosae) in future climate change
Incorporating phylogeography for modelling the distribution of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua, Leguminosae) in future climate change Open
Distribution estimates based on niche modeling are commonly used to forecast the impact of future climate change on biodiversity. The longer generation time of trees implies that adaptive responses to stress rely on the existing genetic di…
View article: Du nouveau sur l’histoire du caroubier
Du nouveau sur l’histoire du caroubier Open
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View article: Hybridation en Corse et description d’un nouvel hybride:Anthyllis xgamisansii Delage et al. nothotaxon nov. (Fabaceae) (= A. barba-jovis L. x A. hermanniae L. subsp. corsica Brullo & Giusso)
Hybridation en Corse et description d’un nouvel hybride:Anthyllis xgamisansii Delage et al. nothotaxon nov. (Fabaceae) (= A. barba-jovis L. x A. hermanniae L. subsp. corsica Brullo & Giusso) Open
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View article: Comparison of neutral and adaptive differentiation in the Mediterranean grass Brachypodium retusum
Comparison of neutral and adaptive differentiation in the Mediterranean grass Brachypodium retusum Open
The Mediterranean grass Brachypodium retusum is the dominant species of a vulnerable steppe habitat. Differentiation in phenotypic traits has been found in a previous study, but scales and drivers are largely unknown. In this study, we com…
View article: The Carob tree: biogeography, ecology and cultural history of a neglected Mediterranean tree
The Carob tree: biogeography, ecology and cultural history of a neglected Mediterranean tree Open
View article: A strong east–west Mediterranean divergence supports a new phylogeographic history of the carob tree (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i>, Leguminosae) and multiple domestications from native populations
A strong east–west Mediterranean divergence supports a new phylogeographic history of the carob tree (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i>, Leguminosae) and multiple domestications from native populations Open
Aim Phylogeography of fruit trees is challenging due to recurrent exchanges between domesticated and wild populations. Here we tested the eastern refugium hypothesis (ERH) for the carob tree, Ceratonia siliqua , which supports its natural …
View article: In the intimacy of an old Mediterranean affair between a fruit tree and a microbiota: perspectives in conservation and agroecology
In the intimacy of an old Mediterranean affair between a fruit tree and a microbiota: perspectives in conservation and agroecology Open
The carob tree, Ceratonia siliqua L. (Leguminosae), is an important component of Mediterranean thermophilous woodlands and traditional rural landscapes. It is currently used for industrial, agricultural and soil restoration purposes. Its e…
View article: Advances in genotyping microsatellite markers through sequencing and consequences of scoring methods for <i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> (Leguminosae)
Advances in genotyping microsatellite markers through sequencing and consequences of scoring methods for <i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> (Leguminosae) Open
Premise of the Study Simple sequence repeat ( SSR ) or microsatellite markers have been used in a broad range of studies mostly scoring alleles on the basis of amplicon size as a proxy for the number of repeat units of an SSR motif. Howeve…
View article: Originalité d'Adonis vernalis L. en Provence Bilan stationnel et diversité génétique
Originalité d'Adonis vernalis L. en Provence Bilan stationnel et diversité génétique Open
View article: Assessment of plant species diversity associated with the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua, Fabaceae) at the Mediterranean scale
Assessment of plant species diversity associated with the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua, Fabaceae) at the Mediterranean scale Open
Background and aims – The thermophilous woodlands of the Mediterranean region constitute reservoirs of genetic resources for several fruit trees. Among them, the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is a key component of traditional Mediterranea…