Genetic assessment of Luronium natans in lower Belgium:analysis of population connectivity of an aquatic perennial
Luronium natans (L.) Raf. or Floating Water-plantain, an aquatic perennial, is endemic to west and central Europe. In Belgium, the number of sites with L. natans decreased markedly in the 20th century. The species is considered “vulnerable” on the national Red List and its conservation status as “unfavourable”. Considering its mixed reproduction strategy and polyploidy, population genetics could provide insight into its genetic vulnerability. We investigated genetic variation within and among 30 locations from various habitats in Flanders using amplified fragment length polymorphic markers. Be... Mehr ...