Cryptic species and phylogeographical structure in the tree Cedrela odorata L. thoughout the Neotropics

Cavers, Stephen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2139-9236; Telford, A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7889-7597; Arenal Cruz, F.; Perez Castaneda, A.J.; Valencia, R.; Navarro, C.; Buonamici, A.; Lowe, A.J.; Vendramin, G.G.. 2013 Cryptic species and phylogeographical structure in the tree Cedrela odorata L. thoughout the Neotropics [in special issue: Phylogeography of Neotropical trees] Journal of Biogeography, 40 (4). 732-746. https://doi.org/10.1111/jbi.12086

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Abstract/Summary

Aim: The origins of much Neotropical biodiversity remain a topic of debate, with both palaeogeographical and more recent climatic drivers playing a role in diversification both among and within species. Here we use a combination of molecular data to assess genetic variation within and among species in the Neotropical tree genus Cedrela, with a focus on Cedrela odorata, to test hypotheses on the drivers of diversification, to place known ecotypic variation in context and to detect intraspecific phylogeographical structure. Location: Central and South America, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Trinidad and Guadeloupe. Methods: Samples were collected from the field, existing collections and herbaria from across the geographical range, including a total of 528 individuals from 72 sites. A phylogenetic framework was constructed using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence data (intergenic spacers plus flanking 18S and 26S regions), and genetic structure was analysed using a combination of chloroplast DNA sequences (trnC–ycf6, trnH–psbA) and chloroplast and nuclear microsatellite (single sequence repeat, SSR) loci. Phylogenetic reconstruction was undertaken using a combination of Bayesian and parsimony-based approaches; divergence times were estimated for major nodes. Geographical structure in chloroplast SSR data was analysed using SAMOVA, while that in nuclear SSR data was assessed using a combination of Bayesian clustering and principal coordinates analysis. Results: ITS sequence data supported phylogenetic distinctiveness of four morphologically cryptic species within C. odorata. Chloroplast sequence and microsatellite data showed geographical structuring both among and within species, suggesting the influence of climatic and geographical drivers. Intraspecific genetic divergence was also present in nuclear microsatellite data, suggesting contemporary gene flow limitation across sea and mountain barriers. Main conclusions: The data support diversification of the genus Cedrela in South America with subsequent recolonization into Central America prior to the formation of the Isthmus of Panama. At least four morphologically cryptic taxa were evident within C. odorata and within-species phylogeographical divergence across the Andes and within Central America were present, the latter suggestive of Pleistocene climatic influence. Previously recognized ecotypes in Central America should be elevated to species level. The new molecular data support the recent reclassification and will support the monitoring of exploitation in the genus.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1111/jbi.12086
Programmes:	CEH Topics & Objectives 2009 - 2012 > Biodiversity
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Watt
ISSN:	0305-0270
Additional Keywords:	Cedrela odorata, differentiation, conservation genetics, cryptic species, dispersal, diversification, Meliaceae, neogene, phylogeography, Pleistocene, Spanish cedar, vicariance
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	19 Mar 2013 11:17 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/20901

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