September 5, 2025BMC Ecology and EvolutionOpen Access

The role of Cacao agroforests in the genetic conservation of Cariniana legalis, an emblematic species of the atlantic forest

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Cacao agroforests (Cabrucas) significantly support the genetic diversity of Cariniana legalis despite deforestation.
The study noted a genetic diversity retention in Cabrucas populations, while a legal protected area showed lower diversity and higher inbreeding.
Using 11 microsatellite loci, 294 individuals were genotyped to analyze genetic structure and connectivity across different populations.
Results indicate that cacao agroforests are essential for promoting landscape connectivity and preserving genetic resources of this endangered species.

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Observational analysis highlights genetic diversity in cacao agroforests and their role in conservation, suggesting integrated strategies for Cariniana legalis.

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Santos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23966b210217d6477c3c9 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-025-02418-3

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Observational analysis highlights genetic diversity in cacao agroforests and their role in conservation, suggesting integrated strategies for Cariniana legalis.

The role of Cacao agroforests in the genetic conservation of Cariniana legalis, an emblematic species of the atlantic forest

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The role of Cacao agroforests in the genetic conservation of Cariniana legalis, an emblematic species of the atlantic forest

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