WP 2 - Objectives

Compare fragmented forests in different states of disturbance applying species diversity measures, populations’ structure and dynamics and analysis of genetic variation in palm communities, in order to evaluate the resilience of these systems and the limits of their functioning.
Specific objectives: 1. Explore spatial genetic structure of selected palms species with different harvest pressure, ecological preferences and matting systems. 2. Explore species delimitation in species complexes. 3. Evaluate impact of anthropogenic activities on dynamic and long-term conservation of genetic diversity.