Geographic variation in genetic and demographic performance: new insights from an old biogeographical paradigm

S Pironon, G Papuga, J Villellas, AL Angert… - Biological …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The 'centre–periphery hypothesis'(CPH) is a long‐standing postulate in ecology
that states that genetic variation and demographic performance of a species decrease from …

Dramatic loss of seagrass habitat under projected climate change in the Mediterranean Sea

RM Chefaoui, CM Duarte, EA Serrão - Global change biology, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Although climate warming is affecting most marine ecosystems, the Mediterranean is
showing earlier impacts. Foundation seagrasses are already experiencing a well …

The central role of dispersal in the maintenance and persistence of seagrass populations

GA Kendrick, M Waycott, TJB Carruthers… - Bioscience, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Global seagrass losses parallel significant declines observed in corals and mangroves over
the past 50 years. These combined declines have resulted in accelerated global losses to …

Genetic structure at range edge: low diversity and high inbreeding in Southeast Asian mangrove (Avicennia marina) populations

S ARNAUD‐HAOND, S Teixeira, SI Massa… - Molecular …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding the genetic composition and mating systems of edge populations provides
important insights into the environmental and demographic factors sha** species' …

[HTML][HTML] Climate change and the presence of invasive species will threaten the persistence of the Mediterranean seagrass community

P Beca-Carretero, G Winters, M Teichberg… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing rapid increases in temperature and
salinity triggering its tropicalization. Additionally, its connection with the Red Sea has been …

Contribution of genetics and genomics to seagrass biology and conservation

G Procaccini, JL Olsen, TBH Reusch - Journal of Experimental Marine …, 2007 - Elsevier
Genetic diversity is one of three forms of biodiversity recognized by the IUCN as deserving
conservation along with species and ecosystems. Seagrasses provide all three levels in …

High and distinct range-edge genetic diversity despite local bottlenecks

J Assis, N Castilho Coelho, F Alberto, M Valero… - PLoS …, 2013 - journals.plos.org
The genetic consequences of living on the edge of distributional ranges have been the
subject of a largely unresolved debate. Populations occurring along persistent low latitude …

Genetic differentiation and secondary contact zone in the seagrass Cymodocea nodosa across the Mediterranean–Atlantic transition region

F Alberto, S Massa, P Manent… - Journal of …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Aim A central question in evolutionary ecology is the nature of environmental barriers that
can limit gene flow and induce population genetic divergence, a first step towards …

Seascape drivers of Macrocystis pyrifera population genetic structure in the northeast Pacific

ML Johansson, F Alberto, DC Reed… - Molecular …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
At small spatial and temporal scales, genetic differentiation is largely controlled by
constraints on gene flow, while genetic diversity across a species' distribution is shaped on …

Decadal changes in the structure of Cymodocea nodosa seagrass meadows: Natural vs. human influences

F Tuya, L Ribeiro-Leite, N Arto-Cuesta, J Coca… - Estuarine, Coastal and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Seagrass meadows are deteriorating worldwide. However, numerous declines are still
unreported, which avoid accurate evaluations of seagrass global trends. This is particularly …