Adaptive and Phylogeographic Variation in Sympatric Parasitic and Autotrophic Plant Species in Western Australia

Abstract

Understanding spatial patterns of adaptive and neutral genetic variation in plant species is essential for identifying conservation units and designing seed sourcing strategies for restoration. The research within this thesis presents a comparative genetic study assessing patterns of adaptive and phylogeographic variation in multiple, co-occurring parasitic and autotrophic plant species, and concludes by applying a multidisciplinary approach to delineating provenances for seed sourcing for restoration.