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Phylogenetics and phylogeography of the monocot genus Baldellia (Alismataceae): Mediterranean refugia, suture zones and implications for conservation.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jan 2011
Arrigo Nils, Buerki Sven, Sarr Anouk, Guadagnuolo Roberto, Kozlowski Gregor
Abstract excerpt
Aquatic plants, and especially the emblematic genus Baldellia (Alismataceae), are among the most threatened organisms, due to unprecedented human-driven habitat destructions. Therefore protection plans are crucially needed and call for thoroughly documenting the genetic diversity and clarifying the taxonomy of this endangered genus. Our sampling included 282 individuals from 42 natural populations and covered the...
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