Morphologic variability of the Acer campestre L. populations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Morphologic variability from 25 populations of Acer campestre L. in Bosnia and Herzegovina was analyzed. Morphometric structure between-population performed based on 10 fruit-parameter characteristics 19 leaf-parameter using multivariate statistical analysis. Results confirmed the separation three submediterranean as a group relation to other tested populations, which Banja Luka population is different. Measured leaf parameters were predominant carrier morphologic between populations. In species within A. monspessulanum intermedium are separated mainly by fruit much less parameters. The southernmost Trebinje, Ljubuški, Mostar regions have smaller areas, consequently places them same group; their tight connection with eco-geo-graphical factors, where ecological distance better predictor morphological compared geographical distance. air temperature had biggest influence regarding highest in-between correlation. Achieved results may serve for continuation research areas determine interactive effect ecological, geographical, climatic, migrational factors plasticity.