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Patterns of genetic and morphometric diversity in baobab (Adansonia digitata) populations across different climatic zones of Benin (West Africa).
Annals of botany - 1 May 2006
Assogbadjo A E, Kyndt T, Sinsin B, Gheysen G, van Damme P
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Baobab (Adansonia digitata) is a multi-purpose tree used daily by rural African communities. The present study aimed at investigating the level of morphometric and genetic variation and spatial genetic structure within and between threatened baobab populations from the three climatic zones of Benin. METHODS: A total of 137 individuals from six populations were analysed using morphometric data...
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