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Spatial genetic structure within a metallicolous population of Arabidopsis halleri, a clonal, self-incompatible and heavy-metal-tolerant species.
Molecular ecology - 1 Oct 2004
Van Rossum Fabienne, Bonnin Isabelle, Fenart Stephane, Pauwels Maxime, Petit Daniel, Saumitou-Laprade Pierre
Abstract excerpt
Arabidopsis halleri, a close wild relative of A. thaliana, is a clonal, insect-pollinated herb tolerant to heavy metals (Zn, Pd, Cd) and a hyperaccumulator of Zn and Cd. It is of particular interest in the study of evolutionary processes and phytoremediation. However, little is known about its population gene flow patterns and the structure of its genetic diversity. We used five microsatellite loci to investigate...
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