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Biased morph ratios and skewed mating success contribute to loss of genetic diversity in the distylous Pulmonaria officinalis.
Annals of botany - 1 Jan 2012
Meeus Sofie, Honnay Olivier, Brys Rein, Jacquemyn Hans
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: In heterostylous plant species, skewed morph ratios are not uncommon and may arise from a range of factors. Despite the recognized importance of skewed morph ratios on overall reproductive success within populations, little is known about the impact of skewed morph ratios on population genetic diversity and differentiation in heterostylous species. This study specifically aimed to clarify the...
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