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Genetic diversity in Cypripedium calceolus (Orchidaceae) with a focus on north-western Europe, as revealed by plastid DNA length polymorphisms.
Annals of botany - 1 Aug 2009
Fay Michael F, Bone Ruth, Cook Peter, Kahandawala Imalka, Greensmith Jennifer, Harris Stacey, Pedersen Henrik A E, Ingrouille Martin J, Lexer Christian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Cypripedium calceolus, although widespread in Eurasia, is rare in many countries in which it occurs. Population genetics studies with nuclear DNA markers on this species have been hampered by its large nuclear genome size. Plastid DNA markers are used here to gain an understanding of variation within and between populations and of biogeographical patterns. METHODS: Thirteen length-variable...
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