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higher genetic diversity. However, all these works in Araucaria genus covered the
whole species natural ranges, whereas Argentinean A. angustifolia comprised a
marginal zone at the edges of its natural distribution. In agreement with this, Ferreira
de Souza et al. (2009) reported low to moderate genetic diversity levels of isolated
populations on the northernmost extreme of A. angustifolia distribution in Brazil
(Ht = 0.16).
Fig. 15.10 Genetic structure of Araucaria angustifolia natural populations and one plantation,
inferred from Bayesian analysis (K = 6). (a) Sampled populations and geographic distribution of
genetic groups. Circles represent the percentages of assignment of populations to clusters. (b)
Individual assignment of genetic clusters. Each vertical bar represents an individual
15 Paraná Pine (Araucaria angustifolia): The Most Planted Native Forest Tree…
higher genetic diversity. However, all these works in Araucaria genus covered the
whole species natural ranges, whereas Argentinean A. angustifolia comprised a
marginal zone at the edges of its natural distribution. In agreement with this, Ferreira
de Souza et al. (2009) reported low to moderate genetic diversity levels of isolated
populations on the northernmost extreme of A. angustifolia distribution in Brazil
(Ht = 0.16).
Fig. 15.10 Genetic structure of Araucaria angustifolia natural populations and one plantation,
inferred from Bayesian analysis (K = 6). (a) Sampled populations and geographic distribution of
genetic groups. Circles represent the percentages of assignment of populations to clusters. (b)
Individual assignment of genetic clusters. Each vertical bar represents an individual
15 Paraná Pine (Araucaria angustifolia): The Most Planted Native Forest Tree…