Abstract
The amount of genetic variation in the rare annual herb Gentiana nivalis L was determined to explore its relation to population size. We surveyed two populations of G. nivalis found in Oriental Carpathians, by RAPD markers. Four decamer primers of arbitrary sequence were used in order to asses genetic variability within and between the two populations. Our studies revealed two different levels of genetic variability within populations in relation with the grazing policies. The mean genetic distances within the population found in overgrazed grassland decreased significantly in comparison with that growing in ungrazed grassland. Therefore, this method can by successfully used to asses genetic variability within and between Gentiana populations
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