Swiss Stone Pine Genotypes Across Alpine Populations

Individual genotypes at 11 nuclear microsatellite markers for Swiss stone pine (Pinus cembra) samples. The data covers 12 stands in Fribourg, Switzerland, and includes genotypes from 40 populations across the European Alps. The dataset was published by ENVIDAT and incorporates data from a 2023 Journal of Biogeography study.

Use Cases

• Analyze genetic diversity within and between the 12 Swiss stands using the 11 microsatellite markers.
• Compare population structure of the Fribourg stands against the 40 Alpine populations from the referenced study.
• Assess evidence of human planting versus natural origin in the 12 sampled stands based on genetic patterns.
• Study gene flow and genetic differentiation across the European Alps using the shared set of 11 markers.

Strengths

• Genotypes for 11 standardized nuclear microsatellite markers
• Includes data from 40 reference populations across the European Alps
• Published in a peer-reviewed 2023 Journal of Biogeography article

Limitations

• Sample size for the 12 primary Swiss stands is unknown
• Geographic coverage is focused on the canton of Fribourg and the Alps, limiting broader inferences
• No information on the number of individual tree samples

Provenance

Source

ENVIDAT, incorporating data from Gugerli et al., Journal of Biogeography 2023.

Collection Method

Samples collected from natural and planted stands; genotypes determined via microsatellite analysis.

Time Range

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Freshness

2023

Geography

Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, and 40 populations across the European Alps.