@article{fdi:010091315,
  title = {{A} comparative genetic analysis of {P}hoenix atlantica in {C}ape {V}erde},
  author = {{C}abello, {S}. {S}. and {R}odríguez-{R}odríguez, {P}. and {R}amírez, {G}. {A}. and {N}aranjo-{C}igala, {A}. and {C}urbelo, {L}. and {G}omes, {M}. {D}. {D}. and {B}rito, {J}. and {A}berlenc, {F}r{\'e}d{\'e}rique and {Z}ehdi-{A}zouzi, {S}. and {S}osa, {P}. {A}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}his study genetically characterizes the {C}ape {V}erde palm tree, {P}hoenix atlantica, exploring its genetic differentiation and recent divergence from its relative, {P}hoenix dactylifera, while also examining its significance for conservation efforts and enhancing our understanding of the historical trajectories of {A}frican palm trees. {T}he {C}ape {V}erde palm tree, {P}hoenix atlantica, holds significant ecological and cultural importance within the {C}ape {V}erde archipelago. {H}owever, its genetic distinctiveness has been questioned due to its close relationship and morphological similarity to the date palm ({P}hoenix dactylifera). {I}n this study, we used an expanded sample set, 18 simple sequence repeat ({SSR}) markers, and a plastid minisatellite to characterize {P}. atlantica in {C}ape {V}erde and investigate its relationship with other {P}hoenix species. {O}ur findings identify genetic markers that differentiate the {P}. atlantica genetic pool, including a unique fixed allele. {W}e also provide evidence of the recent divergence of {P}. atlantica from {N}orthern {A}frican date palm populations, suggesting a relatively recent colonization of {C}ape {V}erde by palm trees. {A}dditionally, we characterized the genetic composition of palm tree populations across three {C}ape {V}erde islands, concluding that wild samples from certain populations in {B}oavista and {S}al are best suited for establishing a seed and/or germplasm bank for replantation efforts, representing a crucial step for the conservation of {C}ape {V}erde's natural heritage. {O}verall, our results enhance the understanding of the historical trajectories and genetic characterization of palm trees in {A}frica, offering valuable insights for conservation strategies.},
  keywords = {{A}raceae ; plant conservation ; conservation genetics ; population genetics ; microsatellites ; minisatellites ; oceanic islands ; {CAP} {VERT}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{P}lants},
  volume = {13},
  numero = {16},
  pages = {2209 [15 p.]},
  ISSN = {2223-7747},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.3390/plants13162209},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010091315},
}