Factors influencing the population dynamics of a critically endangered plant species Ligularia sibirica

Abstract

Good knowledge of population biology, genetic diversity, and environmental factors is necessary for efficient conservation of rare species. Our study species is Ligularia sibirica, a critically endangered plant species protected under the EU Habitats Directive (Annex II).Our results indicate that the population size and the genetic diversity are not a major problem for L. sibirica and conservation of the species should focus on restoring habitat conditions of drained localities

Keywords

• genetic diversity
• habitat quality
• Ligularia sibirica