@fca.unesp.br
Associate Professor, Department of Plant Production
Universidade Estadual Paulista
Evandro Tambarussi has worked as a Associate Professor in Plant and Tree Breeding São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Agriculture, Botucatu . He is also a professor in the graduate programs of Forestry Science (Unicentro) and Forest Resources at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo (Esalq/USP). He received his undergraduate degree in forest engineering from the Universidade Estadual Paulista (FCA/Unesp) in 2006, and his Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Esalq/USP in 2013, under the supervision of Prof. Roland Vencovsky. His research Interest are: Genetics of populations, Tree improvement, Genetic gain, Selection, Components of the genetic variance, Mating system, Molecular markers, and Quantitative genetics Profile: Evandro Tambarussi is currently Associate Professor in Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding, at the State University of the Central-West, Department of Forestry Engineering (Parana, Brazil). He has experience in Forestry Science
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Filipe Manoel Ferreira, Saulo Fabrício da Silva Chaves, Osmarino Pires dos Santos, Andrei Caíque Pires Nunes, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Guilherme da Silva Pereira, Gleison Augusto dos Santos, Leonardo Lopes Bhering, and Kaio Olimpio das Graças Dias
Elsevier BV
Leticia Miranda, Regiane Abjaud Estopa, João Gabriel Zanon Paludeto, and Evandro Vagner Tambarussi
Canadian Science Publishing
The main objective of this study was to investigate genetic control for individual volume and genetic and phenotypic correlation between trait measured at two different ages. We also assessed three different selection intensities ( i = 1%, i = 5% and i = 10%) to understand the effects on genetic gain and effective size. Eight progeny tests were evaluated which included three tests of Corymbia citriodora subsp. citriodora (CCT), two tests of C. citriodora subsp. variegata (CCV), and three tests of C. torelliana (CTO). Narrow-sense heritability [Formula: see text] ranged from 0.26 to 0.62 for the CCT tests, from 0.07 to 0.21 for the CCV tests, and from 0.14 to 0.69 for CTO. The coefficients of individual genetic variation ([Formula: see text]) ranged from 22.5% to 63.9% for CCT, from 19.3% to 28.3% for CCV, and from 22.8% to 41.3% for CTO. Considering a selection intensity of 10%, the Ne after selection would range from 31 to 98 for CCT, 36 to 47 for CCV, and 45 to 62 for CTO. For the TP8 CTO test, a selection intensity greater than 10% is recommended. With a selection intensity of 10%, genetic gains ranged from 25 to 107% for CCT, from 14 to 27% for CCV, and from 19 to 64% for CTO.
Alexandre Techy de Almeida Garrett, Afonso Figueiredo Filho, Jafargholi Imani, Álvaro Figueredo dos Santos, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Mariane Bueno de Camargo, Flávio Augusto de Oliveira Garcia, and Karl-Heinz Kogel
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Rafael H. Roque, Alexandre M. Sebbenn, David H. Boshier, Afonso F. Filho, and Evandro V. Tambarussi
MDPI AG
Araucaria angustifolia is an endangered species with more than 97% of its natural populations extinct. Logging of the species in the few remaining natural populations is highly restricted, though not readily accepted by farmers and logging companies. Consequently, political pressures have emerged for a return to logging of the species. Assessing the sustainability of such logging requires studies of a range of impacts on the remaining populations, including their genetic viability. We investigated the effect of selective logging on genetic diversity, intrapopulation spatial genetic structure (SGS), effective population size (Ne), and pollen and seed dispersal in three A. angustifolia permanent sample blocks established in a remnant of Araucaria Forest in Brazil. In these sample blocks, three logging intensities were applied (LI: 18.4, 31.4, and 32.3% of trees). Microsatellite analysis was performed for all adult and juvenile trees pre- and post-logging saplings. After selective logging, the greatest loss of alleles and the greatest decrease in Ne were observed from the highest LI. Logging increased SGS, while the distance and patterns of pollen and seed dispersal were different for both pre- and post-logging scenarios, with pollen dispersed over greater distances than seed. Pollen dispersal distance post-logging and seed dispersal distance pre- and post-logging decreased with the increased distance between parents. After logging, Ne reduced from 27.7 (LI = 31.4%) to 28.8 (LI = 18.4%) and 39.5% (LI = 32.3%), and some alleles were lost. Despite this, the loss of these alleles may be compensated for in subsequent generations, considering that logging resulted in changes such as an increase in the rate and distance of pollen immigration. Under the conditions evaluated in this study, selective logging of A. angustifolia is not adequate. To achieve truly sustainable forest logging, new rules that combine higher minimum DBH, lower logging intensity, and longer cutting cycles must be adopted. Furthermore, extensive genetic studies must be performed before logging any individual from a natural population.
Dandara Yasmim Bonfim de Oliveira Silva, Séfora Gil Gomes de Farias, Rafael Tassinari Resende, Clarice Ribeiro Cardoso, Romário Bezerra e Silva, and Evandro Vagner Tambarussi
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Parkia platycephala, known commonly as faveira, is a native species that occurs widely throughout Brazil and has high nutritional value and ecological potential. The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic variability in a P. platycephala provenance and progeny test. The test was established using a randomized block design, with 45 progenies from three provenances. The evaluated quantitative traits included height (HEI), diameter at ground level (DGL), and diameter below the first bifurcation (DFB). The data were submitted to Restricted Maximum Likelihood/Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (REML/BLUP) analysis, from which estimates of genetic parameters, genetic correlations, BLUPs, genetic gains, and effective population size were obtained. Estimates of individual narrow sense heritability (h2a) and within progeny heritability (h2w) ranged from low to moderate (0.01 a 0.39), with the highest values observed for DGL (0.32 and 0.39, respectively). The coefficient of individual variation (CVgi(%)) and between progeny genetic variation (CVgp(%)) indicate the existence of genetic variability between and within provenances. The FST vaues demonstrate low to moderate genetic differentiation among the three populations, and genetic correlations between traits were all positive and significant. The results obtained show that there is genetic variability between the studied provenances and progenies. This ensures not only the ex situ conservation of the species, but it can also be exploited in breeding programs.
Regiane Abjaud Estopa, João Gabriel Zanon Paludeto, Bárbara Salomão Faria Müller, Ricardo Augusto de Oliveira, Camila Ferreira Azevedo, Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, and Dario Grattapaglia
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Fernanda B. Pereira, Alexandre M. Sebbenn, David H. Boshier, Bruno C. Rossini, Celso L. Marino, Miguel L. M. Freitas, João R. B. F. Rosa, Edson Vidal, and Evandro V. Tambarussi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Lucas Fernandes Rocha, Thiago Romanos Benatti, Leandro de Siqueira, Izabel Christina Gava de Souza, Isadora Bianchin, Aguinaldo José de Souza, Aline Cristina Miranda Fernandes, Shinitiro Oda, José Luiz Stape, Rafael Massahiro Yassue,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Richeliel Albert Rodrigues Silva, Fábio de Almeida Vieira, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Kyvia Pontes Teixeira das Chagas, Luciano Farinha Watzlawick, and Henrique Soares Koehler
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Maria A. Moreno, David Boshier, Roberto Tarazi, Evandro V. Tambarussi, Bruna I. Aguiar, Elza M. Ferraz, Paulo Y. Kageyama, and Alexandre M. Sebbenn
Trees - Structure and Function Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Key message Although all populations show extensive pollen immigration, the occurrence of spatial genetic structure and biparental inbreeding decreased genetic diversity and effective population size. Abstract The Brazilian savanna is the second largest Neotropical biome, and a globally important biodiversity hotspot. Basic knowledge of the ecology and genetics of its species can help conserve this important biome. We investigated genetic diversity, spatial genetic structure (SGS), pollen dispersal, and mating system in three Hymenaea stigonocarpa populations (AS, PE, IT) in the Brazilian savanna, using microsatellite loci and samples of adult trees from all populations and seeds from the IT population. As a result of the long geographic distance between populations, the genetic differentiation among them was high (0.397). Individuals of the IT population presented a grouped distribution due to root propagation, resulting in low genotypic richness ( $$\\mathrm{GR}$$ GR = 0.194) and allelic richness ( $$R$$ R = 4), and high SGS ( $$\\mathrm{Sp}$$ Sp = 0.064) compared to AS and PE ( $$\\mathrm{GR}$$ GR > 0.98, R > 5, $$\\mathrm{Sp}$$ Sp < 0.026) populations. The IT population showed high pollen immigration (46.4%), pollen dispersal distance (up to 3.57 km), and outcrossing rate (0.934–1.0), but matings were correlated (0.01–1), and some occurred among relatives (up to 0.098), resulting in some inbred seeds (0.140), a lower variance effective population size ( $${N}_{e}$$ N e = 3.02) than expected with random mating, and an estimate of 50 seed-trees required to retain an $${N}_{e}$$ N e of 150 in samples of maternal progeny. The estimated minimum viable area to retain a reference ( $${N}_{\\mathrm{er}}$$ N er ) of 1000 indicates that the current AS and IT population areas are insufficient to maintain viable populations in the long-term, demonstrating the importance of maintaining surrounding areas for conservation of these H. stigonocarpa populations.
Matheus Perek, Gary Hodge, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Fabricio Antonio Biernaski, and Juan Acosta
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Ana Cristina da Fonseca Ziegler and Evandro Vagner Tambarussi
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
: The objective of this study was to establish classification ranges for genetic and additive genetic coefficients of variation, as well as for broad and narrow sense heritability, as a function of growth and wood quality traits for Eucalyptus spp. We conducted statistical analyses to determine differences in this classification the types of coefficients used. The selected studies that met the inclusion criteria, 58 presented genetic variation coefficients (448 data points) and 53 presented heritability coefficients (423 data points). To descriptive statistics and the Shapiro-Wilk test, we confirmed that it was necessary to separate coefficients and traits into groups. Inconsistencies for growth traits were observed, confirming the influence of experimental error, indirect estimation methods, and environmental effects on coefficient estimates. We recommend the use of the classification tables included in this literature review to interpret results in studies so as to standardize the classification of coefficients of genetic variation and heritability.
Bruno Marchetti Souza, Ananda Virgínia de Aguiar, Heloise Milena Dambrat, Simone Cristina Galucha, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Mayte Sampaio Cesário da Silva Sestrem, Dayane Samistraro Tomigian, Miguel Luiz Menezes Freitas, Ivan Venson, Diego Torres-Dini,et al.
Elsevier BV
Marcos Vinicius Bohrer Monteiro Siqueira, Miklos Maximiliano Bajay, Carolina Grando, Jaqueline Bueno de Campos, Jayça Amate Marim Toledo, Giovana Tomazela Domingues, Camila Macrini, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Pedro Henrique Santin Brancalion, Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues,et al.
Forest Ecology and Management Elsevier BV
João Gabriel Zanon Paludeto, Dario Grattapaglia, Regiane Abjaud Estopa, and Evandro Vagner Tambarussi
Tree Genetics and Genomes Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Izabele Domingues Soares Miranda, Celso Garcia Auer, Álvaro Figueredo dos Santos, Maria Alves Ferreira, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Rildo Alexandre Fernandes da Silva, and Eduardo Henrique Rezende
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Patricia Sanae Sujii, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Carolina Grando, Ellida de Aguiar Silvestre, João Paulo Gomes Viana, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, and Maria Imaculada Zucchi
Conservation Genetics Springer Science and Business Media LLC
L. Munhoz, Fabricio A Biernaski, F. S. B. Peres, A. N. Dias and E. Tambarussi
Pinus greggii has potential for inclusion in temperate zone breeding programs around the world as it is frost resistant and produces high yields for pulp production. This study estimates the genetic parameters for two P. greggii progeny tests established in Telêmaco Borba, Paraná, Brazil. We evaluated diameter at breast height (DBH) and total height (H) at seven and nine years of age. The narrow-sense heritability ( h i 2 ) ranged from 0.225 (H, 7 years) to 0.515 (H, 9 years). The genetic correlation was high for all traits, reaching up to 0.91 between traits and 0.94 between ages. In addition, the results show the presence of Genotype x Environment interaction, and as such, the most productive and stable progeny were identified based on the Harmonic Mean of the Relative Performance of Genetic Values (MHPRVG) values. These population has genetic materials that are superior in terms of both DBH and H compared to the control and to P. greggii materials analyzed internationally. Our results contribute to the literature by providing further genetic information on this species, while also demonstrating the implications of thinning for genetic gains and effective population size.
FERNANDA B. PEREIRA, ALEXANDRE M. SEBBENN, BRUNO C. ROSSINI, GUILHERME F. MELCHERT, CELSO L. MARINO, PAULO E.M. RIBOLLA, DIEGO P. ALONSO, EDSON VIDAL, and EVANDRO V. TAMBARUSSI
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Microsatellite primers pairs were developed for the Neotropical tree Roupala montana var. brasiliensis for use in studies on genetic diversity, mating system, and gene flow. Forty-two primer pairs were developed, resulting in 27 polymorphic loci, with two to 27 alleles per locus. The primer pairs were validated against 34 R. montana var. brasiliensis adult trees from four populations. The observed (H o) and expected (H e)heterozygosities ranged among loci from 0.061 to 0.930 (mean of 0.544) and from 0.116 to 0.950 (mean of 0.700), respectively. Null alleles were observed for ten loci. No genotypic linkage disequilibrium was detected in any pair of loci. This set of loci is suitable for population genetic studies of the species.
Leonardo Vannucchi Munhoz, Osmarino Pires dos Santos, Brigida Maria dos Reis Teixeira Valente, and Evandro Vagner Tambarussi
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
ABSTRACT Background: Eucalyptus dorrigoensis withstands cold weather and the occurrence of frost, making it a potential species for improvement programs in Southern Brazil where such conditions occur. However, the use of the species is still uncommon and its genetic variability remains poorly understood.d. Results: For site called Sertao Santana, the narrow sense heritability ranged from 0.46 (H) to 0.64 (MAI) and for Lavras do Sul it ranged from 0.38 (H) to 0.47 (MAI). The coefficient of genetic variation varied from 8.1% (H) to 26.1% (MAI). There is significant genetic correlation between DBH and MAI, reaching a value of 0.97. The GxE interaction was significant and mostly complex (78.7%). The best genetic materials for each environment, along with the most stable genetic materials, were identified. In addition, a thinning simulation was performed and the genetic gains for Sertao Santana and Lavras do Sul were 12.62 and 7.43%, respectively. Conclusion: The studied populations have genetic variability that can be used in breeding programs by selecting among progenies and individuals within progenies. The GxE interaction is complex, and as such, the best genetic material should be selected independently for each site. The results of this study have practical implications for the companies and offer advances in knowledge of the species for breeding programs.
Marcio José de Araujo, David John Lee, Evandro Vagner Tambarussi, Rinaldo Cesar de Paula, and Paulo Henrique Müller da Silva
Canadian Science Publishing
The survival, initial productivity, and the genetic parameters of Corymbia citriodora subsp. citriodora (CCC), Corymbia citriodora subsp. variegata (CCV), and Corymbia torelliana (CT) were used to develop a breeding strategy for the Corymbia species. Survival, height, and diameter at breast height (DBH) data were assessed 24 and 36 months after planting, and the mean annual volume increment was estimated in three trials. Longitudinal DBH data analysis was applied individually to each trial to identify the best and the poorest families at both ages. The mortality ranged from 5% in CT to 27% in CCC, and the mean annual increment varied from 17.8 to 20 m3·ha−1·year−1 at 36 months after planting. The 36-month narrow-sense heritability [Formula: see text] was high for CCV (0.69 ± 0.17), moderate for CCC (0.41 ± 0.11), and low for CT (0.21 ± 0.09). The genetic parameters indicated the need for different breeding strategies for each species. Selecting the best families while roguing the poor families allowed forward selection of CCC and CCV. It was possible to select good CT trees for hybrid breeding; however, improving the species population requires focusing on increasing the effective size and expanding the genetic variability in the CT population.
Lya C.S.M. Pereira, Evandro V. Tambarussi, Mayara O. Biliati, Karina Martins, Paulo Y. Kageyama, and Alexandre M. Sebbenn
Forest Ecology and Management Elsevier BV
Rayssa Chaves Braga, João Gabriel Zanon Paludeto, Bruno Marchetti Souza, Ananda V. Aguiar, Maria Fernanda M. Pollnow, Ana Gabriela Monnerat Carvalho, and Evandro Vagner Tambarussi
Elsevier BV