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Population genetics of an invasive species, Heracleum mantegazzianum: implications for the role of life history, demographics and independent introductions.
Molecular ecology - 1 Jul 2003
Walker N F, Hulme P E, Hoelzel A R
Abstract excerpt
The population genetic structure of an invasive, nonindigenous riparian weed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) in the northeast of England was investigated using microsatellite DNA markers. Data were used to assess the size and frequency of introductions into three catchments and the subsequent spread. We sampled 13 populations, including a remote population (Perivale, London) for comparison. Five loci were screened and...
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