CommongardenExperimenten
CommongardenExperimenten, or common garden experiments, are a methodological approach used in ecology and evolutionary biology to disentangle genetic from environmental influences on phenotype. In these studies, individuals from multiple populations or genotypes are raised in a shared, standardized environment so that observed trait differences reflect genetic differences rather than local environmental conditions.
Design and execution typically involve selecting populations, collecting or propagating individuals, and establishing them in a
Interpretation hinges on whether population differences persist in the common environment. If differences remain, this supports
History and use extend to the early 20th century, with widespread application in plants, invertebrates, and
Limitations include the loss of native ecological interactions and potential lab or garden-specific selection pressures. Maternal