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The research aims to understand genetic diversity and clonal structure of Tilia cordata in Lithuanian protected areas.

April 17, 2026PlantsOpen Access

Genetic Diversity and Clonal Structure of Small-Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata Mill.) in Lithuanian Protected Forest Areas

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Assesses genetic diversity and clonal structure in Tilia cordata populations, indicating the importance of conservation efforts.

The research aims to understand genetic diversity and clonal structure of Tilia cordata in Lithuanian protected areas.
Genetic diversity assessed using nuclear microsatellite markers
Analysis conducted in six genetic conservation units
1109 individuals genotyped for unique multi-locus genotypes
Evaluation of clonal groups and population differentiation
Identified 979 unique multi-locus genotypes among 1109 individuals
17% of individuals were part of clonal lineages
High genetic diversity and similar heterozygosity across populations
Low but significant genetic differentiation among populations (FST = 0.013; G''ST = 0.051)
High gene flow (Nm ≈ 10) contributing to weak population structure

Verbylaitė et al. (2026) studied this question.

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