Capturing and managing genetic diversity in ex situ populations of critically endangered tropical trees: A case study in Karomia gigas

Genetic data of wild and ex situ collections of the critically endangered tree species Karmia gigas. The study aimed to understand how much diversity is represented in the ex situ populations, analyze the wild parentage of ex situ individuals, and identify efficient strategies to capture and maintain genetic diversity. Population genomic analyses provided important insights into the conservation of genetic diversity in K. gigas, identifying gaps and inefficiencies and also highlighting strategies to conserve genetic diversity ex situ. Genomic analyses provide essential information to ensure that ExSPs effectively and efficiently conserve genetic diversity in threatened tropical trees.