Endemic Sorbus Trees - Jewels among our Woody Species

Vít P., Suda J.

Eight endemic hybridogenous whitebeams (Sorbus sp.) grow in the Czech Republic, developed through hybridization of common basic Sorbus species. Through certain microevolution processes their unique features are fixed. Populations of these plants, ranging from several individuals (S. hardeggensis) up to several thousands of trees (S. bohemica), are now endangered, mainly due to overpopulation of game and to strong competition from fast-growing woody species. Current research challenges some myths surrounding endemic Sorbus representatives.

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