Genealogical Analysis of Tropical Tree Populations

这项研究将研究那些引起 遗传变异在热带地区的分布 树 一种统计技术，家谱重建将 利用几个遗传位点来鉴定种子的亲本， 建立了幼苗。 一旦这些个体的父母 已经确定，有关的几个问题 发展和维持精细的遗传结构， 得到回答。 哈姆里克博士将能够测量 花粉移动，并确定花粉的迁移是否 在塑造人类的遗传组成方面起着重要作用， 这些人口。 他也将能够测量种子 分散距离并确定哪些成年个体是 有效地繁殖下一代。 这项研究的重要性在于它有可能提供 更好地了解在全球化进程中发挥作用的机制， 热带树种的生殖生物学。 这些信息 可用于有效设计和维护 保护区。 它也可能是重要的尝试， 热带森林在遭到破坏后得以再生。 最后， 这项研究将提供有关 热带树木群落的生态学和进化。

This research will study those factors that give rise to the distribution of genetic variation within populations of tropical trees. A statistical technique, genealogical reconstruction will utilize several genetic loci to identify the parents of seeds and established seedlings. Once the parents of these individuals have been identified, several questions concerning the development and maintenance of fine-scale genetic structure can be answered. Dr. Hamrick will be able to measure the distance pollen moves and to determine whether the immigration of pollen plays a significant role in shaping the genetic composition of these populations. He will also be able to measure seed dispersal distances and to determine which adult individuals are effective in reproducing the next generation. The importance of this research is its potential to provide a better understanding of the mechanisms that play a role in the reproductive biology of tropical tree species. This information could be used in the effective design and maintenance of conservation areas. It could also be important for attempts to regenerate tropical forests after their destruction. Finally, this research will provide basic information concerning the ecology and evolution of tropical tree communities.