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ISSR variation in the endemic and endangered plant Cycas guizhouensis (Cycadaceae).
Annals of botany - 1 Jul 2004
Xiao Long-qian, Ge Xue-jun, Gong Xun, Hao Gang, Zheng Si-xiang
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cycas guizhouensis (Cycadaceae) is a rare and endangered species endemic to the southwest of China. An investigation was undertaken into the genetic variation of wild populations. METHODS: ISSR markers were used to determine the genetic variation within and between 12 extant populations of this species. KEY RESULTS: Low genetic diversity (at population level, P = 14.21 %, H(E) = 0.0597; at...
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