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Genetic changes contributing to the parallel evolution of red floral pigmentation among Ipomoea species.
The New phytologist - 1 Aug 2009
Streisfeld Matthew A, Rausher Mark D
Abstract excerpt
The repeated, independent evolution of phenotypic traits reflects adaptation to similar selective pressures. In some circumstances, parallel phenotypic evolution has a common genetic basis. Here, we investigate the types of genetic change responsible for the repeated evolution of red flowers among Ipomoea species. We identified three independent transitions from cyanidin- (blue/purple) to pelargonidin-type (red)...
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