Astragalus edulis (Fabaceae) is an endangered annual species from the western Mediterranean region that colonized SE Iberian Peninsula, NE and SW Morocco, easternmost Macaronesian islands (Lanzarote Fuerteventura). Although in Spain some conservation measures have been adopted, it still necessary to develop appropriate management plan preserve genetic diversity across entire distribution area of species. Our main objective was use population genetics as well ecological phylogeographic data...

During the last decades, phylogeography has transformed ways to analyze and understand plant diversity biogeography. The repeated increasingly detailed articles made from DNA data with phylogeographical procedures algorithms have revolutionized biodiversity research, particularly on conservation. This paper presents a systematic literature review of different in which been applied plants Mediterranean-type ecosystems (MTEs), especially rare, threatened, endemic plants. Studies ranged basic...

Quaternary glacial cycles appear to have had a consistent role in shaping the genetic diversity and structure of plant species. Despite unusual combination characteristics western Mediterranean-Macaronesian area, there are no studies that specifically examined effects palaeoclimatic palaeogeographic factors on composition annual herbs.

Although it has been traditionally accepted that Arenaria balearica (Caryophyllaceae) could be a relict Tertiary plant species, this never experimentally tested. Nor have the palaeohistorical reasons underlying highly fragmented distribution of species in Western Mediterranean region investigated. We analysed AFLP data (213) and plastid DNA sequences (226) from total 250 plants 29 populations sampled throughout entire range Majorca, Corsica, Sardinia, Tuscan Archipelago. The analyses...

Plant awareness disparity (PAD), formerly known as plant blindness, refers to the fact of overlooking or failing perceive plants, perhaps due poor ‘species literacy’. Despite numerous efforts made by scientists and educators over years, PAD is still present in students at all educational levels. An assessment was carried out on 259 from primary school university Spanish education system evaluate their species literacy, especially regarding local flora fauna, its possible improvement across...

Plant blindness refers to the tendency of people overlook and undervalue plants in their environment, which can have negative consequences for both environment human well-being. As pre-service teachers play a key role shaping environmental attitudes knowledge future generations, it is important assess level plant identify ways overcome it. To effect among several tests been used, including an endangered animals test, identification memory blink test. All indicate that strong teachers. This...

Conservation genetics is a well‐established and essential scientific field in the toolkit of conservation planning, management, decision‐making. Within its framework, phylogeography allows definition strategies, especially threatened endemic plants. Gypsum salt-rich outcrops constitute model example an edaphic island-like habitat contain rare species, many them threatened. This case Jacobaea auricula, Iberian gypsohalophytic species with biological, ecological, interest. Genetic-based...

The aim of this study is to assess the application inquiry as a teaching strategy during practicum pre-service teacher and verify acquisition scientific skills by her students. importance at lower levels basic education contribute literacy. sample consisted 27 pupils in first level primary one Spanish school. methodology used was case with participatory experimental design, incorporating guided discovery questioning focused on plant growth. results indicate that improved their understanding...

Abstract Studies on the origin and evolutionary history of closely related plants help to understand patterns diversity mountain flora in addition providing basis for their identification. The genus Tephroseris includes three endemic taxa with small disjoint distributions high mountains Iberian Peninsula Maritime Alps. balbisiana is native Southwestern Alps, elodes Sierra Nevada, coincyi de Gredos. These have been treated under different combinations species or subspecies due limited...

INTRODUCCIÓN. El desarrollo de la competencia digital y docente son aspectos necesarios en los maestros formación. Los avances tecnológicos hacen que surjan una serie estrategias e iniciativas nacionales internacionales dirigidas al las competencias digitales ciudadanía. En este propósito fundamentales procesos formativos docentes involucrados ellos, así como formación se encargarán estudiantes del futuro. adecuado repercutirá forma positiva el sus y, por ello, consecución ciudadanos con...

Abstract Inquiry as a strategy for science teaching has become widespread in the classroom and various applications. But whether teachers are sufficiently trained to carry it out pre-university classrooms would need be determined. The objective of this study is determine inquiry knowledge preservice primary their ability use before after experiencing themselves on degree programmes. was carried over three academic years (2018–2021) with students from Experimental Sciences course Bachelor’s...

Background – Biodiversity loss is a problem that needs to be urgently addressed, particularly with the uncertainties of climate change. Current conservation policies principally focus on endangered species but they often give little consideration evolutionary processes, genetic diversity, or rarity non-endangered species. Endemic occurring in rocky habitats are undergoing exceptional habitat appear one most important candidates for conservation. The aim establish situ and ex recommendations...

The aim of the research was to analyze learning difficulties and alternative conceptions that Spanish pre-service teachers have about digestive physiology anatomy. study conducted on a primary education bachelor’s degree biology course during 2021/2022 academic year (n=91). participants were asked complete conceptual test before (pre-test) after instruction (post-test). results revealed they had limited knowledge process (pre-test), especially those in humanities baccalaureate group....

Hybridization is an important mechanism in plant evolution, which contributes to the adaptability and biological diversity of species fundamental ways. Based on morphological data, Veronica × gundisalvi Sennen (Veronica orsiniana V. tenuifolia subsp. tenuifolia) Iberian endemic taxon presumably polytopic hybrid origin restricted five localities Catalonia, where putative parental grow sympatry. In this study, distribution models were developed for seek potential new active hybridization could...

Astragalus edulis (Fabaceae) is an endangered annual plant species from the western Mediterranean region. It occurs in Iberian Peninsula (SE), Morocco (two main locations NE and SW), easternmost Canary Islands (Lanzarote Fuerteventura). After a thorough study assessing genetic diversity phylogeographic patterns, proposal of management plan to preserve across entire area species, it about time go further conservation. necessary recognize genetically impoverished populations be able...

Abstract Preserving the genetic diversity of forest species is critical for maintaining their adaptive potential and allowing generation turnover in ecosystems. Considering an uncertain future, it necessary to establish reliable conservation strategies optimize variation preserved within populations a spatially explicit context assist decision‐makers. Hence, we aimed incorporate information into designed actions. Cedrus atlantica large, long‐lived conifer native mountains North Africa,...

Abstract Phylogeographic and evolutionary studies are necessary to establish solid taxonomic treatments implement effective conservation programs. Unfortunately, a well‐argued well‐founded framework is still lacking for some Mediterranean taxa. This the case of Arenaria section Pseudomoehringia , group that currently comprises three species endemic Iberian Peninsula ( A. funiculata, suffruticosa tejedensis ) glochidisperma which restricted Rif mountains, North Africa. However, boundaries...

Astragalus edulis (Fabaceae) is an endangered annual species from western Mediterranean region that colonized SE Iberian Peninsula, NE and SW Morocco, the easternmost Macaronesian islands (Lanzarote Fuerteventura). Although in Spain some conservation measures have been adopted, it still necessary to develop appropriate management plan preserve genetic diversity across entire distribution area of species. Our main objective was use population genetics as well ecological phylogeographic data...