Geographical traceability of an important tropical timber (Neobalanocarpus heimii) inferred from chloroplast DNA

The inbuilt unique properties of DNA within the timber could serve as tracking and monitoring tools to verify the legality of a suspected timber in the context of illegal logging, forest certification and chain of custody certification. By using Neobalanocarpus heimii (Dipterocarpaceae) as an example, a population identification database and haplotype distribution map in Peninsular Malaysia were generated for authenticity testing based on four chloroplast DNA markers (trnL intron, trnG intron, trnK intron and psbK-trnS spacer). Twenty one haplotypes were identified from 10 significant intraspecific variable sites. The results clearly revealed that only northern and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia were distinguishable. Thus, this database could only be used to determine the wood lot of unknown origin at the regional level. Statistical procedure based on the composition of wood lot was used to test whether a suspected timber conforms to a given regional origin. Overall, the observed type I and II errors of the database showed good concordance with the predicted 5% threshold, which might indicate that the database is useful to reveal provenance and establish conformity of wood lot from northern and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia. Applications of this database for timber tracking are discussed.     

Utilization of macrofungi by some indigenous communities for food and medicine in Peninsular Malaysia

The indigenous communities of Peninsular Malaysia with a population of approximately 150,000 people are collectively called the Orang Asli (original people) and consist of three major tribes, the Negrito, Senoi and Proto Malays, with six sub-tribes each. Traditionally the Orang Asli lived in and subsisted on the forests, but with increasing loss of forest areas, integration into mainstream society and urbanization, they are rapidly losing their traditional knowledge and culture. In an effort to record some of this precious indigenous knowledge, a questionnaire survey, visits and interviews were conducted with selected indigenous communities in 70 villages in Peninsular Malaysia. Macrofungi utilized for food and medicine were documented and fungi with potential for cultivation and commercialization were identified. Indigenous communities interviewed were the Semai, Temuan, Bateq, Che Wong and Jakun sub-tribes. Our results showed that at least 31 species of macrofungi were collected for food but only 14 species were used for medicinal purposes. All the fungi were collected for the communities’ own consumption and not for commercial purposes with the exception of Lignosus sp. (susu rimau) which is specifically sought for upon request by urban middlemen, mostly local herbalists. Although our interviews were mainly conducted with the village Tok Batin (headman), the women folk generally joined in the interviews and were most knowledgeable, providing much of the information. Generally, the younger generation, especially the men, were much less knowledgeable and less interested to learn about macrofungi utilization. Traditional knowledge including the utilization of mushrooms is passed down orally within the communities with the women playing an important role in this oral tradition. A booklet on the common mushrooms utilized by Orang Asli communities in Peninsular Malaysia has been published and distributed to all the communities surveyed as well as to the relevant government department in charge of Orang Asli affairs.     

New cholinesterase inhibitors from Garcinia atroviridis

A triflavanone, Garcineflavanone A (1) and a biflavonol, Garcineflavonol A (2) have been isolated from the stem bark of Garcinia atroviridis (Clusiaceae), collected in Peninsular Malaysia. Their structures were established using one and two-dimensional NMR, UV, IR and mass spectrometry and evaluated in vitro for their acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) enzymes inhibitory activity. Molecular docking studies of the isolated compounds were performed using docking procedure of AutoDock to disclose the binding interaction and orientation of these molecules into the active site gorge.     

Fragmentation and spatial genetic structure in Tabebuia ochracea (Bignoniaceae) a seasonally dry Neotropical tree

In this study we investigate the effect of fragmentation and disturbance on the spatial genetic structure, heterozygosity and inbreeding in Tabebuia ochracea (Bignoniaceae) in a seasonally Neotropical dry forest in the medium São Francisco River basin, Centre-East Brazil, based on the polymorphism at seven microsatellite loci. Four populations with different histories of disturbance and fragmentation were sampled: two continuous population (CP1 and CP2), with no history of recent disturbance and two fragmented and isolated population (FP1 and FP2), with recent history of disturbance due to logging for pasture establishment. Fragmented and continuous populations did not differ in any estimated parameter. However, all populations showed low levels of polymorphism and genetic diversity and high levels of inbreeding. Also, no spatial genetic structure was detected for populations using SPAGeDI software and no differentiation between these four populations was detected by Bayesian analyses performed with STRUCTURE software (K = 1). Differentiation measure by Wright's θ (0.032) and Hedrick G_ST (0.032) were significant but low. Our results strongly suggest that continuous populations are seed sources for the fragmented populations and that fragmentation and disturbance have been affecting these populations of T. ochracea in the Centre-East Brazil, leading to low levels of polymorphism and genetic diversity, and high inbreeding. Therefore, conservation efforts should increase in this region, with a reduction of agriculture expansion and the remove of cultivated areas and cattle from the Mata Seca and Lagoa do Cajueiro State Parks.     

新疆额尔齐斯河流域苦杨与欧洲黑杨遗传多样性分析

应用SSR标记技术,对新疆额尔齐斯河流域河谷分布的苦杨(Populus laurifoli)和欧洲黑杨(Populus nigra)天然居群的遗传多样性和遗传分化进行了研究。结果显示:苦杨和欧洲黑杨的天然居群具有较高的遗传多样性,且苦杨明显高于欧洲黑杨。与苦杨居群相比,欧洲黑杨居群间基因流较高,居群间的遗传分化程度较小,变异主要源于居群内。苦杨和欧洲黑杨居群内的杂合度较高,各个居群的各项遗传参数都要小于物种水平。苦杨和欧洲黑杨均偏离Hardy-Weinberg平衡,表现为杂合子过量的现象。     

云南4种典型热带丛生竹的种源分化

以典型的自然或栽培种群为研究对象,全面调查和分析了云南4种典型热带丛生竹——巨龙竹、龙竹、云南甜龙竹和黄竹种质资源及其遗传分化背景,并结合种群平均秆径和平均秆质量,初步评价了以种群为代表的各个竹种的种源分化状况。结果显示:4个竹种种群间的平均秆径和平均秆质量等主要营林指标差异显著;巨龙竹、龙竹、云南甜龙竹种群间存在着较高水平的遗传分化,其遗传分化系数(Gst)均大于0.83;而黄竹种群间也存在一定水平的遗传分化(Gst=0.252 4)。研究结果为筛选巨龙竹等4个竹种的优良种源提供了理论依据。     

Population biology of sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana Dougl.) with reference to historical disturbances in the Lake Tahoe Basin: Implications for restoration

Historical logging, fire suppression, and an invasive pathogen, Cronartium ribicola, the cause of white pine blister rust (WPBR), are assumed to have dramatically affected sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) populations in the Lake Tahoe Basin. We examined population- and genetic-level consequences of these disturbances within 10 sugar pine populations by assessing current population structure and trends for 1129 individuals, genetic diversity for 250 individuals, and frequency of WPBR-resistance for 102 families. Logging had occurred in 9 of 10 sites and fire suppression was evident in all stands. High density of white fir (Abies concolor) is often an indicator of fire suppression and we found a negative relationship between sugar pine survivorship and white fir basal area (r² = 0.31). C. ribicola was present in 90% of stands (incidence range: 0-48%) and we found a significant relationship between mean host survivorship and disease incidence (r² = 0.46). We estimated population growth rates (λ) from size-based transition matrices. For six of 10 sugar pine populations λ was ?1.0, indicating that these populations appear to be stable; for four populations, λ was <1.0, indicating populations that may be in decline. A population specific drift parameter, c_i, which is a measure of genetic differentiation in allele frequencies relative to an ancestral population, ranged from 0.009 to 0.048. Higher values of c_i indicate greater genetic drift, possibly due to a bottleneck caused by historical logging, other agents of mortality or much older events affecting population sizes. Effects of drift are known to be greater in small populations and we found a negative relationship between sugar pine density and c_i (r² = 0.36). Allele frequency of the Cr1 gene, responsible for WPBR-resistance in sugar pine, averaged 0.068 for all populations sampled; no WPBR infection was found in one population in which the Cr1 frequency was 0.112. Historical disturbances and their interactions have likely influenced the population biology of sugar pine in the Tahoe Basin; for some populations this has meant reduced population size, higher genetic drift, and poor survival of small- and intermediate-sized individuals. Possible management strategies include restoring population numbers, deploying WPBR-resistance, treating stands to promote natural sugar pine regeneration, and enhancing genetic diversity.     

Detecting mislabeling and identifying unique progeny in <Emphasis Type="Italic">Acacia</Emphasis> mapping population using SNP markers

Acacia hybrids offer a great potential for paper industry in Southeast Asia due to their fast growth and ability to grow on abandoned or marginal lands. Breeding Acacia hybrids with desirable traits can be achieved through marker assisted selection (MAS) breeding. To develop a MAS program requires development of linkage maps and QTL analysis. Two mapping populations were developed through interspecific hybridization for linkage mapping and QTL analysis. All seeds per pod were cultured initially to improve hybrid yield as quality and density of linkage mapping is affected by the size of the mapping population. Progenies from two mapping populations were field planted for phenotypic and genotypic evaluation at three locations in Malaysia, (1) Forest Research Institute Malaysia field station at Segamat, Johor, (2) Borneo Tree Seeds and Seedlings Supplies Sdn, Bhd. (BTS) field trial site at Bintulu, Sarawak, and (3) Asiaprima RCF field trial site at Lancang, Pahang. During field planting, mislabeling was reported at Segamat, Johor, and a similar problem was suspected for Bintulu, Sarawak. Early screening with two isozymes effectively selected hybrid progenies, and these hybrids were subsequently further confirmed by using species-specific SNPs. During field planting, clonal mislabeling was reported and later confirmed by using a small set of STMS markers. A large set of SNPs were also used to screen all ramets in both populations. A total of 65.36% mislabeled ramets were encountered in the wood density population and 60.34% in the fibre length mapping population. No interpopulation pollen contamination was detected because all ramets found their match within the same population in question. However, mislabeling was detected among ramets of the same population. Mislabeled individuals were identified and grouped as they originated from 93 pods for wood density and 53 pods for fibre length mapping populations. On average 2 meiotically unique seeds per pod (179 seeds/93 pods) for wood density and 3 meiotically unique seeds per pod (174 seeds/53 pods) for fibre length mapping population were found. A single step statistical method was used to evaluate the most informative set of SNPs that could subsequently be used for routine checks for mislabeling in multi-location field trials and for labelling superior clones to protect breeder’s rights. A preliminary set of SNPs with a high degree of informativeness was selected for the mislabeling analysis in conjunction with an assignment test. Two subsets were successfully identified, i.e., 51 SNPs for wood density and 64 SNPs for fibre length mapping populations to identify all mislabeled ramets which had been previously identified. Mislabeling seems to be a common problem due to the complexity involved in the production of mapping populations. Therefore, checking for mislabeling is imperative for breeding activities and for analyses such as linkage mapping in which a correlation between genotypic and phenotypic data is determined.     

七子花种群遗传多样性的RAPD分析

按胸径将浙江省天台山天然七子花划分为大树、中树、小树和幼树 4个大小级种群 ,利用RAPD分子标记技术对 4个大小级种群共 4 5株个体的遗传多样性及遗传分化进行了比较分析 ,结果表明 :通过 12种随机引物扩增共检测到 6 4个可重复的位点 ,4个大小级种群的多态位点百分率高低为大树 >中树 >小树 >幼树。Shannon信息指数估计七子花 4个大小级种群的遗传多样性高低为大树 >中树 >小树 >幼树 ,大小级种群内的遗传变异占总变异的 5 4 4 1% ,大小级种群间的遗传变异占总变异的 4 5 5 9% ,表明不同大小级种群内、大小级种群间个体均存在一定的遗传分化 ,但大小级种群内的遗传分化比大小级种群间高。Nei指数估计的七子花不同大小级种群的基因多样性的高低与Shannon指数估计的一致 ,大小级种群内的遗传分化高于大小级种群间 ,大小级种群间的基因分化系数为 0 3939。不同大小级种群间的遗传相似度以大树与中树最高 ,大树与幼树最低。聚类分析显示大树与中树先聚成一组 ,小树与幼树再聚成一组 ,最后 2组聚在一起     

互利共生关系下粗纹举腹蚁蚁巢及种群的时空动态

紫胶种植园中的粗纹举腹蚁与云南紫胶虫之间存在互利共生关系,为了揭示粗纹举腹蚁蚁巢和种群的时空分布,于2009年11月至2010年7月在云南省墨江县雅邑乡的紫胶林和对照林内分别调查了粗纹举腹蚁巢的数量、空间位置和体积,记录了蚁巢数量和工蚁数量的时间动态变化。结果表明:紫胶林中的蚁巢数量和工蚁数量均显著高于对照林;蚁巢的集群分布、随机分布和离散分布模式在研究样地内均有出现,但紫胶林中的随机分布频率高于对照林;蚁巢数量与工蚁数量随月份变化,紫胶虫成虫期的工蚁数量略高于紫胶虫幼虫期。本研究结果表明蚂蚁与紫胶虫的互利共生改变了蚁巢的分布模式,增加了蚂蚁的种群数量,为在紫胶种植园中利用粗纹举腹蚁进行生物防控提供了一定的生物学依据。     

地理隔离对西南藏区山杨居群遗传结构影响的SRAP分析

采用SRAP分子标记技术,对分布于我国西南3个藏族地区山杨9个居群130个个体进行了遗传结构分析。结果表明,筛选出的7对引物组合共检测到多态性条带(AP)99条,多态性条带百分比(PPB)为59.28%。采用POPGENE软件分析,山杨9个居群平均多态位点百分率(PPB)为33.80%,Nei’s基因多样性指数(H)和Shannon’s信息指数(I)分别为0.130 9和0.213 7,较东北地区山杨具有偏低的遗传多样性。遗传分化系数Gst=0.325 5,表明遗传变异主要存在于居群内个体间。地理距离与遗传距离之间具有弱相关关系(r=0.349,P=94.5%),山脉阻隔效应是导致西南藏族地区山杨居群间遗传分化的主要因素。UPGMA聚类表明,甘孜地区4个居群与迪庆地区的维西居群具有较近的亲缘关系,迪庆地区的德钦、香格里拉居群和昌都地区2个居群的遗传相似度较高。基于西南藏族地区山杨遗传结构分析,建议实施就地保护的同时,建立山杨种质资源库,促进不同居群间的基因交流。     

Roles of seed and pollen dispersal in natural regeneration of Castanopsis fargesii (Fagaceae): Implications for forest management

Natural regeneration is an important process to reverse the loss of forests. Understanding the process of natural regeneration is crucial for achieving sustainable forest management. In this study, we examined the effects of seed and pollen dispersal in naturally regenerated populations of Castanopsis fargesii. Genetic variation in six populations along two successional series (three successional stages in each series: early, pre-climax, and climax) was assayed using RAPD (random amplified polymorphic DNA) markers. High genetic variability was observed as measured with Shannon's information index. A majority of genetic variation was distributed within populations (Φ_st = 0.1271) and significant isolation by distance existed among populations. A contrasting pattern of genetic variation along these two series was observed, representing different scenarios of natural regeneration processes. The ratio of the number of migrants between the mature populations to the number of migrants from the mature to immature populations was estimated as 1.146 ± 0.099 to 1.981 ± 0.164, implying that comparable seed and pollen dispersal might exist at a fine spatial scale (∼2 km²). The results suggest the critical role of seed dispersal in shaping genetic composition and diversity in the second-growth forests. Barriers to seed dispersal from a variety of genetic sources could result in low genetic diversity in naturally regenerated populations. Management that facilitates the connectivity of newly regenerated stands with mature forests could be effective for natural regeneration given the predominant role of short-distance dispersal of seeds in this species.     

新疆额尔齐斯河流域白杨派植物居群遗传多样性分析

应用SSR标记技术,对新疆齐斯河流域河谷分布的白杨派树种银白杨、银灰杨和欧洲山杨天然居群的克隆结构、克隆多样性和遗传多样性进行研究。结果表明:欧洲山杨、银白杨和银灰杨均有很强的克隆繁殖特性。欧洲山杨、银白杨居群的克隆多样性均比较高,Simpson指数分别为0.987和0.983。与欧洲山杨相比较,银白杨居群具有较低的遗传多样性,Shannon信息指数分别为1.068 9和0.324 9,Nei多样性指数平均为0.505 6和0.211 2。欧洲山杨和银白杨居群间的遗传一致度均较高,变幅分别为0.778 1 0.954 4和0.975 1 0.994 6,反映出其超长距离的基因流特性,超强的基因流阻止了银白杨和欧洲山杨居群的遗传分化。研究发现,银白杨和欧洲山杨分别有95%和89.98%的遗传变异存在于居群内。     

乐东拟单性木兰地理种源变异与选择研究

对乐东拟单性木兰14个种源种子、苗期以及幼林期生长性状进行了调查分析.结果表明:种子千粒质量、苗高、地径、叶长和叶宽等5个性状在种源间差异极显著;造林保存率种源间差异显著,来自北部的种源,如浙江龙泉种源保存率较高,而来自南部的海南尖峰岭种源保存率较低;幼林期4年生树高、5年生树高和胸径、6年生树高和胸径等5个主要生长性状种源间差异均达到极显著水平,其生长性状广义遗传力为0.855～0.930,说明乐东拟单性木兰幼林期主要生长性状的表型差异主要受遗传因素的控制;乐东拟单性木兰苗高和地径与纬度负相关,表明随种源纬度的升高,乐东拟单性木兰种源苗期生长有减小趋势;乐东拟单性木兰幼林期树高和胸径与经度正相关,与纬度极显著正相关.根据乐东拟单性木兰种源幼林期试验结果,选择出浙江龙泉、福建顺昌和湖南新宁3个优良种源.通过聚类分析,把乐东拟单性木兰种源初步划分为3个区:西部种源区、东部种源区和南部种源区.     

云南河谷构树的遗传多样性研究

以云南省境内金沙江、元江、红河和怒江流域自然分布的构树为试材,采用AFLP分子标记技术对90份构树种质资源进行了遗传多样性分析研究.结果表明:筛选出的7对引物组合共扩增获得786条清晰可辩的条带,其中,多态性带632条,多态性条带百分率达80.4％,平均每对引物组合检测出90.3个多态位点.分布于4条水系流域的构树居群间,金沙江流域构树居群的遗传多样性水平最高,Nei's基因多样性指数为0.145 5,而元江流域构树居群的遗传多样性水平最低,Nei's基因多样性指数为0.1129.4个构树居群间的遗传分化系数为0.038 6,表明构树的遗传变异主要存在于居群内不同个体之间.在遗传距离为0.003时,4个构树居群可分为2组,第1组由金沙江流域的构树居群构成,第2组包含分布于红河、怒江和元江流域的3个构树居群.     

枫香同工酶遗传多样性分析

对取自枫香16个群体的幼嫩叶片样品采用垂直板聚丙烯酰胺电泳技术进行了同工酶分析.结果表明:(1)群体间的遗传结构差异显著.在所分析的6个酶系统共6个位点中,各个位点的等位基因频率变化从0～1不等,16个群体中有9个群体存在稀有基因,6个群体存在特有基因,一共发现了4个稀有基因,3个特有基因;(2)枫香群体水平每位点等位基因数总平均为3个,每位点有效等位基因数总平均为1.855 7个,多态位点百分率总平均为100％,观察杂合度总平均为0.582,期望杂合度总平均为0.443,Shannon信息指数总平均为0.711 0.从整体上看,群体内的杂合子超过了哈代-温伯格平衡所要求的比例,杂合子过量.(3) UPGMA聚类分析显示,枫香16个群体中分为2大类,第1大类就是福建建瓯,其他15个群体即为第2大类.在第2大类中遗传距离较远的群体是重庆丰都、安徽黄山,它们与本类群体中其他13个群体的遗传距离较远,而该13个群体间的遗传距离较近,因此可以看出,福建建瓯与其他群体间的遗传距离是最远的,16个群体基本上呈现按地理距离聚类的趋势,与地理分布格局较吻合.     

小果油茶不同居群种仁含油率及脂肪酸组分变异特征分析及评价

以小果油茶全分布区的15个居群为试验材料,分析其种仁含油率及脂肪酸组分12个性状的变异状况.结果表明:小果油茶种仁含油率及脂肪酸组分性状变异类型较为丰富,遗传多样性水平较高,但不同性状的变异水平相差较大.除了西南地区5个居群外,含油率及脂肪酸组分12个性状在其它居群的多重比较中呈显著差异.除了含油率在居群间的变异略大于居群内外,脂肪酸各组分性状主要变异存在于居群内,且居群内变异远大于居群间变异.利用主成分分析得综合得分值来评价居群品质水平,结果表明福建漳浦居群综合得分值最高,即品质水平最佳,其次为福建闽清,其余居群排序依次为江西宜春、广西融水、福建建宁、贵州黎平、广西龙胜、广西三江、湖南通道、湖南平江、江西定南、江西崇仁、福建浦城、福建宁化及湖北阳新.     

Detecting mislabeling and identifying unique progeny in Acacia mapping population using SNP markers

Acacia hybrids offer a great potential for paper industry in Southeast Asia due to their fast growth and ability to grow on abandoned or marginal lands. Breeding Acacia hybrids with desirable traits can be achieved through marker assisted selection(MAS) breeding. To develop a MAS program requires development of linkage maps and QTL analysis. Two mapping populations were developed through interspecific hybridization for linkage mapping and QTL analysis. All seeds per pod were cultured initially to improve hybrid yield as quality and density of linkage mapping is affected by the size of the mapping population. Progenies from two mapping populations were field planted for phenotypic and genotypic evaluation at three locations in Malaysia,(1) Forest Research Institute Malaysia field station at Segamat, Johor,(2) Borneo Tree Seeds and Seedlings Supplies Sdn, Bhd.(BTS) field trial site at Bintulu, Sarawak, and(3) Asiaprima RCF field trial site at Lancang, Pahang. During field planting, mislabeling was reported at Segamat, Johor, and a similar problem was suspected for Bintulu, Sarawak. Early screening with two isozymes effectively selected hybrid progenies, and these hybrids were subsequently further confirmed by using species-specific SNPs. During field planting, clonal mislabeling was reported and later confirmed by using a small set of STMS markers. A large set of SNPs were also used to screen all ramets in both populations. A total of 65.36% mislabeled ramets were encountered in the wood density population and 60.34% in the fibre length mapping population. No interpopulation pollen contamination was detected because all ramets found their match within the same population in question.However, mislabeling was detected among ramets of the same population. Mislabeled individuals were identified and grouped as they originated from 93 pods for wood density and 53 pods for fibre length mapping populations.On average 2 meiotically unique seeds per pod(179 seeds/93 pods) for wood density and 3 meiotically unique seeds per pod(174 seeds/53 pods) for fibre length mapping population were found. A single step statistical method was used to evaluate the most informative set of SNPs that could subsequently be used for routine checks for mislabeling in multi-location field trials and for labelling superior clones to protect breeder's rights. A preliminary set of SNPs with a high degree of informativeness was selected for the mislabeling analysis in conjunction with an assignment test. Two subsets were successfully identified,i.e., 51 SNPs for wood density and 64 SNPs for fibre length mapping populations to identify all mislabeled ramets which had been previously identified. Mislabeling seems to be a common problem due to the complexity involved in the production of mapping populations. Therefore, checking for mislabeling is imperative for breeding activities and for analyses such as linkage mapping in which a correlation between genotypic and phenotypic data is determined.     

Foliar morphological variation in the white oak Quercus rugosa Née (Fagaceae) along a latitudinal gradient in Mexico: Potential implications for management and conservation

Quercus rugosa Nee (section Quercus) has a distribution from the southern United States to Honduras. This study characterized leaf variation across the whole distribution of the species in Mexico. Ten foliar morphometric characters were scored in each of 241 individuals from 25 localities. A principal component analysis resolved four principal components (PCs) that explained 76.4% of the total variation. A nested analysis of variance revealed significant differences among populations (29.2% average contribution to total variance for the four PCs) and among-trees within populations (39.2%), while 31.6% was due to intra-individual variation. For the first PC (related to leaf size), 52.1% resulted from among population differences. This variation was negatively correlated with latitude (r = −0.86; P < 0.0001), indicating a steep clinal reduction in leaf size from south to north. Mean annual precipitation and an annual aridity index also significantly decreased and increased with latitude, respectively. It is suggested that the morphological cline is the result of plastic and/or adaptive responses to environmental conditions, and indicative of further ecophysiological latitudinal differences among Q. rugosa populations. Additionally, we estimated the magnitude of the least significant difference among populations for the first PC and translated it into a delineation of six latitudinal zones (each with a width of 2°30′), to be considered as preliminary zones for the movement of Q. rugosa seeds with management and conservation purposes, including management in response to global warming.     

海南岛尖峰岭卵叶樟种群结构与分布格局动态研究

卵叶樟(Cinnamomum rigidissimum H. T. Chang)是樟科(Lauraceae)樟属(Cinnamomum Trew)植物,是第一批被列入<国家重点保护植物名录>的二级重点保护物种[1],具有重要的经济和科研价值.根据以往调查,卵叶樟在海南尖峰岭的数量较少,一般生长在海拔6001 000 m的热带山地雨林中,这与森林商业性采伐和盗伐等人为干扰活动导致森林环境变迁有关[2-3].种群是群落构成的基本单位,种群结构不仅对群落结构有直接影响,而且能客观地体现群落的发展趋势[4].研究种群空间格局及其动态可为研究森林群落演替趋势、森林生态系统可持续经营提供基础理论,其数量分析指数还可为生物多样性保护、森林可持续经营评价等提供可靠依据[5].本文通过探讨卵叶樟种群结构和分布格局及其动态的数量特征,为探讨其濒危机制及合理保护提供理论依据.