Assessment of the current population status, genetic diversity and phylogenetic affinities of the rare South African moss, Zygodon leptobolax

The rare moss Zygodon leptobolax is endemic to Table Mountain, where it is found growing on alien Quercus hosts. The present study aims to investigate this species, place it within a phylogenetic framework and answer the key questions I) what is the current status of Z. leptobolax? 2) what level of genetic diversity exists in the remaining populations? and 3) should these populations be afforded conservation status?

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Biological Sciences

Year dc:date.issued

2006

Author dc:creator

• Wheat, Nicola M

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hedderson, Terry A

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6126

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6126