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Phylogeography of native ploidy levels and invasive tetraploids of Solidago gigantea.
Molecular ecology - 1 Dec 2008
Schlaepfer Daniel R, Edwards Peter J, Widmer Alex, Billeter Regula
Abstract excerpt
Ploidy level is an important aspect of the genetic makeup of a plant, and can strongly influence ecological characteristics such as invasiveness. We used a phylogeographical approach to elucidate the history of polyploidization and colonization success of diploid and tetraploid Solidago gigantea Aiton (Asteraceae) within its native range in North America. We were also able to identify the probable source material...
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